topspin
About 0.03 uses per million words.
Meaning
- noun 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.
- noun An edgy, quirky or otherwise engaging quality that holds the interest of the audience.
- verb To spin (a ball) with this motion.
Similar words
overspin spin english backspin turn off spin bottomspin spinorama topspinner leg spin
Often followed by
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Word family
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