English

Noun

topspin ‎(countable and uncountable, plural topspins)

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

Synonyms

• forespin

Antonyms

• backspin

Translations

Verb

topspin ‎(third-person singular simple present topspins, present participle topspinning, simple past and past participle topspun)

1. (transitive) To spin (a ball) with this motion.
   • 2007 August 27, John Branch, “His Next Line to Cross”, in New York Times:

     He could keep winning through attrition, with a relentless barrage of topspinning ground strokes and a tireless defense of his own side, where would-be winners go to die.

See also

• topspin on Wikipedia.Wikipedia