# overspin

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈoʊvɚˌspɪn/

## Definitions
1. An excessive amount of spin applied to a projectile such that its nose does not turn down at the summit of the trajectory.
2. A rotational motion, especially that given to a ball, in which the upper surface spins in the direction of motion; topspin;top.

## Etymology
From over- + spin.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/overspin