Overspin

Quick meaning: Overspin is a noun meaning An excessive amount of spin applied to a projectile such that its nose does not turn down at the summit of the trajectory.

Meaning

An excessive amount of spin applied to a projectile such that its nose does not turn down at the summit of the trajectory.

More Meanings

1. A rotational motion, especially that given to a ball, in which the upper surface spins in the direction of motion; topspin;top.
2. To spin too much or too far.

Example Sentences

In my enthusiasm I overspun the handle of the microfilm reading machine and went a few pages further than I intended.

What is wanted is just the reverse - i.e top or overspin, which causes the ball to revolve in the direction in which it is going.

Jumping from side to side like a cat, three times he volleyed fine volleys of his opponents, and at length netted a magnificent lift-drive by Wilding the overspin of which made it dive for the ground.

Because of its construction, the putter is said to eliminate the underspin, sidespin, skipping and skidding of the ball that other putters put on the ball. Instead, Dalton says, it puts 44 degrees of overspin on the ball before it ever hits the ground.

Word Forms

• overspins
• overspinning
• overspun

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include overspinning, overpropulsion, overswing, overrotation, overshoot, overscattering.

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