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Definition of sidespin

sidespin

/ˈsaɪdˌspɪn/
side · spin
Plural:sidespins
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sidespin Lexical Profile

sidespin Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A lateral rotational motion imparted to a ball around a vertical axis in sports such as tennis, table tennis, golf, or billiards, causing it to curve in flight or swerve sideways upon bouncing.

Example

"The table tennis player applied heavy sidespin to her serve, causing the ball to curve sharply off the side of the table."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

sideroad
sidesaddle
sideshow
sidespin
sidesplitting
sidesplittingly
sidestep

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sidespin. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sidespin
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