sidespin en · NOUN
Etymology
From side + spin.
Meanings
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(countable, uncountable) Rotation around a vertical axis that makes a ball or other object curve in flight.
When a right-handed golfer hits a ball with a clockwise sidespin (when viewed from the top), it is called a fade or if extreme a slice and the flight of the ball will curve to the right.
When a right-handed golfer hits a ball with an anticlockwise sidespin (when viewed from the top), it is called a draw or if extreme a hook and the flight of the ball will curve to the left.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sidespins | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
Translations (2)
fi sivukierre (rotation around a vertical axis) · ca efecte lateral (rotation around a vertical axis)