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- [bak-spin]
- /ˈbækˌspɪn/
- /ˈbæk.ˌspɪn/
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- [bak-spin]
- /ˈbækˌspɪn/
Definitions of backspin word
- noun backspin a backward spinning motion imparted to a ball to reduce its speed at impact, as by hitting it with a downward or undercutting motion 3
- noun backspin a backward spin given to a ball, wheel, etc. that causes it, upon hitting a surface, to change, esp. to reverse, its normal direction 3
- noun backspin reverse rotation of a ball causing it to bounce or roll backward or stop short. 1
- noun backspin A backward spin given to a moving ball, causing it to stop more quickly or rebound at a steeper angle on hitting a surface. 1
- noun backspin Spin applied to a ball in order to slow it, change its flight, or stop it when it lands. 0
- verb backspin (Transitive Verb) To spin (a ball) with this motion. 0
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Origin of backspin
First appearance:
before 1905 One of the 15% newest English words
First recorded in 1905-10; back2 + spin
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Backspin
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
backspin popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
backspin usage trend in Literature
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