overspin /ˈoʊvɚˌspɪn/noun 2verb 1forms 3 noun2 •A rotational motion, especially that given to a ball, in which the upper surface spins in the direction of motion; topspin;top.What is wanted is just the reverse - i.e top or overspin, which causes the ball to revolve in the direction in which it is going. — 1886 •An excessive amount of spin applied to a projectile such that its nose does not turn down at the summit of the trajectory.Jumping from side to side like a cat, three times he volleyed fine volleys of his opponents, and at length netted a magnificent lift-drive by Wilding the overspin of which made it dive for the ground. — 1916 verb1 •To spin too much or too far.In my enthusiasm I overspun the handle of the microfilm reading machine and went a few pages further than I intended. — 2002 formsoverspun · overspinning · overspins
