backspin

noun /'bæk,spɪn/

Definition
spin (usually of a moving ball) that retards or reverses the forward motion
Example
The word 'backspin' is often used in everyday conversation.
Etymology
No etymology available.

Quick Facts

Palindrome
No
Compound Word
No
Proper Noun
No
Rare
No
Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
2
Consonants
6
Length
8

Word Statistics

Length
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble Score
Frequency
2.4

Word Characteristics