In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
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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