backspin | (noun) spin (usually of a moving ball) that retards or reverses the forward motion | - |
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clothespin | (noun) wood or plastic fastener; for holding clothes on a clothesline | Synonyms: clothes peg, clothes pin |
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downspin | (noun) a swift and dangerous downturn | - |
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spin | (noun) the act of rotating rapidly | Synonyms: twirl, twist, twisting, whirl |
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(noun) a short drive in a car | - |
(noun) rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral | Synonyms: tailspin |
(noun) a distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion) | - |
(noun) a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile) | - |
tailspin | (noun) rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral | Synonyms: spin |
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(noun) loss of emotional control often resulting in emotional collapse | - |
topspin | (noun) forward spin (usually of a moving ball) that is imparted by an upward stroke | - |
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