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It Slows Or Reverses A Balls Forwardmotion Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "BACKSPIN" which means:
- noun
- • Spin (usually of a moving ball) that retards or reverses the forward motion verb
- • To spin (a ball) with this motion.
- • To play a section of a record in reverse, as a disc jockey; to apply spinback.
An example sentence would be:
- • "Golfers use backspin to control the distance and trajectory of their shots."
- • "In table tennis, players often employ backspin to make the ball curve downward."
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