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Backspin

Noun

1. A spinning motion imparted to a ball or projectile during its flight, causing it to curve or stop abruptly when it hits a surface.

Sample sentence: The tennis player's backspin made the ball bounce backwards, making it difficult for his opponent to return the shot.

Verb

1. To hit or strike a ball in a way that imparts a spinning motion, causing it to curve or stop abruptly.

Sample sentence: The golfer expertly backspins the ball, making it land softly on the green.

Adjective

1. Used to describe a type of shot or technique that involves putting backspin on the ball.

Sample sentence: The skilled pool player executed a perfect backspin shot, making the cue ball stop precisely where he wanted it to.

Local Usage

In the local dialect of some regions, "backspin" may refer to a term related to DJ-ing, specifically a technique used by disc jockeys to manipulate vinyl records to produce unique sound effects.

Sample sentence: The DJ showcased his impressive backspin technique, wowing the crowd with the mind-bending sound effects.

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