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overspin.

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

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈoʊvɚˌspɪn/General-American
  1. An excessive amount of spin applied to a projectile such that its nose does not turn down at the summit of the trajectory.

    uncountable
  2. A rotational motion, especially that given to a ball, in which the upper surface spins in the direction of motion; topspin;top.

    uncountable
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *úp Proto-Indo-European *-er Proto-Indo-European *upér Proto-Germanic *uber Old English ofer- Middle English over- English over- English spin English overspin From over- + spin.

verb/ˈoʊvɚˌspɪn/General-American
  1. To spin too much or too far.

Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *úp Proto-Indo-European *-er Proto-Indo-European *upér Proto-Germanic *uber Old English ofer- Middle English over- English over- English spin English overspin From over- + spin.

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