topspin

top·spin

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [top-spin]
- /ˈtɒpˌspɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [top-spin]
- /ˈtɒpˌspɪn/

Definitions of topspin word

noun topspin a spinning motion imparted to a ball that causes it to rotate forward. 1
noun topspin sports: forward rotation of ball 1
uncountable noun topspin In sports such as tennis, topspin is the way that a ball spins rapidly when you hit it in a certain way. 0
noun topspin spin imparted to make a ball bounce or travel exceptionally far, high, or quickly, as by hitting it with a sharp forward and upward stroke 0
noun topspin spin given to a tennis ball, cue ball, etc. in which the top of the ball rotates forward in the direction of flight 0

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Origin of topspin

First appearance:

before 1900

One of the 17% newest English words

First recorded in 1900-05; top1 + spin

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Parts of speech for Topspin

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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topspin popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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