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Overspin vs Overspan - What's the difference?

overspin | overspan |

As a noun overspin

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

As a verb overspan is

to reach or extend over.

overspin

English

Noun

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

    • overspan

    English

    Verb

    (overspann)
  • To reach or extend over.
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