Topspin
(noun)
A type of spin imparted to a ball in various racket sports such as tennis or table tennis, causing the ball to rotate forwards and downwards.
Origin:
The word 'topspin' is a combination of the words 'top' and 'spin'.
Examples:
- The topspin shot was a powerful weapon in the player's arsenal.
- The topspin made the ball dip sharply, making it difficult for the opponent to return.
- The topspin was used to add speed and power to the serve.
- The topspin was a key element in the player's groundstrokes.
- The topspin forehand was a defining shot in the player's style of play.