overspin

Meanings

• verb

  The spinning of a ball, especially a cricket or golf ball, beyond the normal or expected point.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with overspin
spin , grip , pin

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Variants

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overspend , overspender , overspenders , overspending , overspends , overspent

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Etymology

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From the verb spin, with the prefix over- meaning 'beyond' or 'more than'.

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Trivia

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1. Overspin is used in other sports besides cricket, such as golf and table tennis.

2. The degree of overspin can be measured using a device called a spin bowl.

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Related Concepts

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1. Topspin: The opposite of overspin, where the ball is imparted with spin that rotates in the same direction as the natural spin of the ball.

2. Doosra: A type of cricket ball that is imparted with both topspin and overspin, making it spin in an unpredictable way.

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Culture

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In cricket, overspin is a type of bowling action where the ball is imparted with spin that rotates in the opposite direction to the natural spin of the ball. This can make the ball swing in the air and move unpredictably, making it difficult for the batsman to score runs.

How to Memorize "overspin"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a cricket ball spinning in the opposite direction to its natural spin.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'overspin' with the idea of a ball spinning in the opposite direction.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Overspin Opposite' to remember that overspin is spinning in the opposite direction.

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