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Definition of Topspin
1. Noun. Forward spin (usually of a moving ball) that is imparted by an upward stroke.
Definition of Topspin
1. Noun. A rotational motion, especially that given to a ball, in which the upper surface spins in the direction of motion. ¹
2. Verb. (transitive) To spin (a ball) with this motion. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Topspin
1. a forward spin imparted to a ball [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Topspin
Literary usage of Topspin
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Turning Science Into Business: Patenting and Licensing at Public Research by OECD Staff, Oecd, (Paris) Organisation for Economic Co-ope (2003)
"Several programmes do offer early-phase support, including Biopartner and the
TopSpin programme of the University of Twente. Offering subsidies to stimulate ..."
2. Methods and Players of Modern Lawn Tennis by Jahial Parmly Paret (1922)
"The racket is turned over immediately upon contact with the ball, giving the shot
its topspin. NORMAN E. BROOKES : I allow the fingers, especially the index ..."
3. Lawn Tennis for Girls by Suzanne Lenglen, Eustace E. White (1920)
"As few girls could ever master a backhand drive with topspin, I shall describe
only the cut drive and the plain-hit drive. To take the latter first. ..."
4. The Duality of His Life: Human Nature Versus Nurture: An Illustration of the ...by James Spade by James Spade (2006)
"... out of position after barely reaching his nice return, John proceeded to take
all the speed off the ball using topspin and dropped it just over the net. ..."
5. A Place for a Village by Brian Spittle (2006)
"The sadistic nasties concentrated on the upper bum near the coccyx, and finished
the blow with topspin. The nice blokes hit you straight on the hard muscle ..."
6. The New Golf by P. A. Vaile (1916)
"... INDEX topspin useless in golf, 188 Travers, Jerome D., and new stymie stroke,
75 Travis, WJ, on impact, 23 Truth, 215 Vaile ball, 241 Vaile putter, ..."
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