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backspin

/ˈbækˌspɪn/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.89 in modern English

Syllables
back-spin
IPA
/ˈbækˌspɪn/
18
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Spin applied to a ball in order to slow it, change its flight, or stop it when it lands.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Synonym of spinback.

Countable; Uncountable

verb

To spin (a ball) with this motion.

Transitive verb

verb

To play a section of a record in reverse, as a disc jockey; to apply spinback.

Etymology

From back + spin.

Usage

Inflected Forms

backspins (plural) backspins (present, singular) backspinning (participle, present) backspun (participle, past) backspun (past)

Phrases

check spin

Frequently Paired Words

check spin sidespin topspin

Synonyms

underspin spinback

Questions

How do you pronounce backspin?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈbækˌspɪn/.
What does backspin mean?
Spin applied to a ball in order to slow it, change its flight, or stop it when it lands.
Where does backspin come from?
From back + spin.

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