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clockwise rotation, dextrorotation
rotation to the right
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counterclockwise rotation, levorotation
rotation to the left
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axial motion, axial rotation, roll
rotary motion of an object around its own axis
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orbital motion, orbital rotation
motion of an object in an orbit around a fixed point
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spin
a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile)
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backspin
spin (usually of a moving ball) that retards or reverses the forward motion
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English, side
(sports) the spin given to a ball by striking it on one side or releasing it with a sharp twist
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topspin
forward spin (usually of a moving ball) that is imparted by an upward stroke
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wallow
an indolent or clumsy rolling about
