underspin

noun

un·​der·​spin ˈən-dər-ˌspin How to pronounce underspin (audio)

Examples of underspin in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Catching numbers hasn’t been a problem with bass in the 2- to 2.5-pound range found at depths from 25 to 40 feet with Fatty Worm’s underspins, Berserk’s Purple Hornet jigs, or Pro Worms 124p on the drop-shot. sacbee, 20 Mar. 2018

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Word History

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of underspin was in 1901

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Cite this Entry

“Underspin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underspin. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

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