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A spin that tends to retard, arrest, or reverse the linear motion of an object, especially of a ball.

backspin [ˈbækˌspɪn]

(General Sporting Terms) Sport a backward spinning motion imparted to a ball to reduce its speed at impact Compare topspin

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Noun

backspin - spin (usually of a moving ball) that retards or reverses the forward motion

spin - a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile)

Translations

backspin [ˈbækspɪn] N (Tennis, Cricket) → efecto m cortado (Billiards, Snooker) → efecto m bajo, efecto m de retroceso
to give a ball backspin; put backspin on a ball (Tennis, Cricket) → cortar una pelota (Billiards, Snooker) → picar una bola

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