backspin

back·spin

B0015100 (băk′spĭn′)n. A spin that tends to retard, arrest, or reverse the linear motion of an object, especially of a ball.

backspin

(ˈbækˌspɪn) n (General Sporting Terms) sport a backward spinning motion imparted to a ball to reduce its speed at impact, as by hitting it with a downward or undercutting motion. Compare topspin

back•spin

(ˈbækˌspɪn)

n. reverse rotation of a ball causing it to bounce or roll backward or stop short. [1905–10]

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Noun

backspin - spin (usually of a moving ball) that retards or reverses the forward motionspin - a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile)

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noun spin (usually of a moving ball) that retards or reverses the forward motion

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