tailspin
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for tailspin, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A steep, spiraling, uncontrolled descent of an aircraft.
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Etymology
From tail plus spin, describing an aircraft spiraling downward tail-first.
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What does “tailspin” mean?
The word “tailspin” means a steep, spiraling, uncontrolled descent of an aircraft. In plain terms, a dangerous spinning nosedive in a plane, or figuratively, a sudden sharp decline in something like a business, mood, or economy.
How do you use “tailspin” in a sentence?
Here is “tailspin” used in a sentence: “The stunt pilot deliberately put the plane into a tailspin before recovering.”
What part of speech is “tailspin”?
“Tailspin” is a noun.
How many meanings does “tailspin” have?
“Tailspin” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a steep, spiraling, uncontrolled descent of an aircraft.