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Topspin

A rotational motion, especially that given to a ball, in which the upper surface spins in the direction of motion.

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noun

1
A rotational motion, especially that given to a ball, in which the upper surface spins in the direction of motion.
"The tennis star was famed for her topspin."
2
An edgy, quirky or otherwise engaging quality that holds the interest of the audience.

verb

1
To spin (a ball) with this motion.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Topspin"

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Word	Definition
overspinnoun	A rotational motion, especially that given to a ball, in which the upper surface spins in the direction of motion; topspin;top.
spinnoun	Rapid circular motion.
englishnoun	(in the plural) The people of England, e.g., Englishmen and Englishwomen.
backspinnoun	Spin applied to a ball in order to slow it, change its flight, or stop it when it lands.
turnnoun	A change of direction or orientation.
off spinnoun	(cricket) A style of bowling in which a (right-handed) bowler spins the ball such that, after pitching, it moves from off to leg (for a right-handed batsman).
bottomspinnoun	Synonym of backspin.
spinoramanoun	(ice hockey) The action of spinning a full turn while skating with the puck, in order to protect it from opponents.
topspinnernoun	(sports) A player who applies topspin to the ball.
leg spinnoun	(cricket) A style of bowling in which a (right-handed) bowler spins the ball such that, after bouncing, it moves from leg to off (for a right-handed batsman).
swingnoun	The act, or an instance, of swinging.
off-spinnoun	Alternative form of off spin. [(cricket) A style of bowling in which a (right-handed) bowler spins the ball such that, after pitching, it moves from off to leg (for a right-handed batsman).]
offspinnoun	Alternative form of off spin. [(cricket) A style of bowling in which a (right-handed) bowler spins the ball such that, after pitching, it moves from off to leg (for a right-handed batsman).]
spiral passnoun	(sports) A long pass in American football or rugby in which the ball is given a brisk spin (about its longitudinal axis) as it is thrown so that it travels in a smooth arc without tumbling or wobbling.
spinaramanoun	Alternative form of spinorama. [(ice hockey) The action of spinning a full turn while skating with the puck, in order to protect it from opponents.]
underspinnoun	(uncountable, sports) Backspin.
windmillnoun	A machine which translates linear motion of wind to rotational motion by means of adjustable vanes called sails.
swazznoun	(informal, sports) curl or spin added when striking a ball hard
actionnoun	The effort of performing or doing something.
headspinnoun	An athletic or breakdancing move in which a person balances on the head while rotating along the vertical axis of the body.