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overspin [′ō·vər‚spin] (mechanics) In a spin-stabilized projectile, the overstability that results when the rate of spin is too great for the particular design of projectile, so that its nose does not turn downward as it passes the summit of the trajectory and follows the descending branch. Also known as overstabilization. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The overspin gave his shot the so-called "shooter's bounce" - a shot that hits the front of the rim and drops into the basket, thanks to the proper rotation on the ball. The ball whistled off the grooves and bit on the green with backspin, or else bounded down the fairway with overspin. |
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