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Topspin vs Topspun - What's the difference?

topspin | topspun |

As a noun topspin

is a rotational motion, especially that given to a ball, in which the upper surface spins in the direction of motion.

As a verb topspin

is to spin (a ball) with this motion.

As an adjective topspun is

affected by topspin.

topspin

English

Noun

  • A rotational motion, especially that given to a ball, in which the upper surface spins in the direction of motion.

    • Synonyms

    * forespin

    Antonyms

    * backspin

    Verb

  • To spin (a ball) with this motion.
  • *{{quote-news, year=2007, date=August 27, author=John Branch, title=His Next Line to Cross, work=New York Times citation
    • , passage=He could keep winning through attrition, with a relentless barrage of topspinning ground strokes and a tireless defense of his own side, where would-be winners go to die. }}

    See also

    * (wikipedia "topspin")

    topspun

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Affected by topspin.
  • *{{quote-news, year=2009, date=January 29, author=Scott Gullan and Bruce Matthews, title=Frenchman Gilles Simon pushes top seed Rafael Nadal, work=Herald Sun citation
    • , passage=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. }}