Topspun

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Affected by topspin.

    "While Verdasco's booming left-hand serve didn't blow away Tsonga like world No. 4 Andy Murray in the previous round, the still conditions under Rod Laver Arena's roof allowed the 25-year-old to wield his heavily topspun forehand and double-fisted backhand with devastating effect."

Example

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"While Verdasco's booming left-hand serve didn't blow away Tsonga like world No. 4 Andy Murray in the previous round, the still conditions under Rod Laver Arena's roof allowed the 25-year-old to wield his heavily topspun forehand and double-fisted backhand with devastating effect."

Etymology

From top + spun.

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