Definitions

1. noun

A spin given to a ball, especially a tennis ball, that causes it to bounce high and with a lot of pace.

“The player served a powerful topspin forehand that caught her opponent off guard.”

2. noun

A spin imparted to a ball, especially a golf ball, to make it curve or dip more quickly.

“The golfer applied topspin to the ball to make it drop faster into the hole.”

3. noun

A spin that makes a ball bounce high and with great pace, often used in table tennis.

“The table tennis player used a strong topspin to hit the ball back to her opponent.”