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bottomspinnounSynonym of backspin.
backspinnounSpin applied to a ball in order to slow it, change its flight, or stop it when it lands.
overspinnounA rotational motion, especially that given to a ball, in which the upper surface spins in the direction of motion; topspin;top.
forespinnounTopspin.
englishnoun(in the plural) The people of England, e.g., Englishmen and Englishwomen.
screwnounA (usually) metal fastener consisting of a partially or completely threaded shank, sometimes with a threaded point, and a head used to both hold the top material and to drive the screw either directly into a soft material or into a prepared hole.
spinnounRapid circular motion.
off-spinnounAlternative 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).]
offspinnounAlternative 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).]
backspinnernoun(cricket) A ball bowled with backspin
topspinnernoun(sports) A player who applies topspin to the ball.
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).
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).
finger spinnoun(cricket) A style of bowling in which the bowler imparts spin to the ball by running his fingers down its side as he releases it; off spin for a right handed bowler and left arm orthodox spin for a left-handed one.
free spinnoun(gambling) A slot machine bonus game where the player is awarded reel spins on the same wager.
bar spinnounAlternative spelling of barspin. [A BMX bicycle trick in which the rider whips the handlebars around while in the air and then catches them while still in the air.]
dragnoun(physics, uncountable) Resistance of a fluid to something moving through it.
topspinnounA rotational motion, especially that given to a ball, in which the upper surface spins in the direction of motion.
sidenounA bounding straight edge of a two-dimensional shape.
spinaramanounAlternative form of spinorama. [(ice hockey) The action of spinning a full turn while skating with the puck, in order to protect it from opponents.]

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