1. to spin (something) excessively or too much
Usage: third person singular present tense of overspin
2. in sports (especially tennis, table tennis, or golf), to apply excessive spin to a ball
Usage: sports terminology

1. excessive or too much spin applied to a ball or object
Usage: sports terminology

Examples

• The washing machine overspins the clothes, causing them to wrinkle.
• She overspins her tennis serve, which causes the ball to go into the net.
• He overspins the golf ball, making it curve too sharply to the left.
• The dryer overspins at the end of the cycle, damaging delicate fabrics.
• In table tennis, overspins can be difficult for opponents to return.
• The pitcher overspins the baseball, reducing its accuracy.