Definition of "topspin" [topspin]

• Forward rotation imparted to a ball by a stroke, as in tennis. (noun)

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• "The young Spaniard's heavy topspin from the left side had Federer off balance and indecisive about where to attack, and he committed 62 unforced errors."
• "Off-breaks, topspin, doosra, from all angles and at a whole range of speeds."
• "• Nick Clegg's topspin in defence of Sheffield city council's dodgy 2011 budget didn't save the ruling Lib Dem group in last week's elections."