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overspin

Pronunciation: /ˈəʊvəspɪn/
Definition of overspin

noun

[mass noun]
  • a rotating motion given to a ball when throwing or hitting it, used to give it extra speed or distance or to make it bounce awkwardly.

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Definition of overspin in the US English dictionary
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