OVERSPIN

Etymology

Noun

overspin (uncountable)

An excessive amount of spin applied to a projectile such that its nose does not turn down at the summit of the trajectory.

Verb

overspin (third-person singular simple present overspins, present participle overspinning, simple past and past participle overspun)

To spin too much or too far.

Anagrams

• provines

Source: Wiktionary


O`ver*spin", v. t.

Definition: To spin out to too great length; to protract unduly. W. Cartwright.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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