Topspin

Origin

top + spin

Full definition of topspin

Noun

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

Verb

1. (transitive) To spin (a ball) with this motion.
• 2007, August 27, John Branch, His Next Line to Cross, 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.