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tailspin
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tail·spin  (tlspn)
n.
1. The rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep, spiral spin.
2. Informal A loss of emotional control sometimes resulting in emotional collapse.

tailspin [ˈteɪlˌspɪn]
n
1. (Engineering / Aeronautics) Aeronautics another name for spin [16]
2. Informal a state of confusion or panic
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.tailspin - loss of emotional control often resulting in emotional collapse
agitation - a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
2.tailspin - rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral
aerobatics, stunt flying, stunting, acrobatics - the performance of stunts while in flight in an aircraft
Translations
tailspin [ˈteɪlspɪn] N (Aer) → barrena f
the market went into a tailspin (St Ex) → el mercado cayó en picado or (LAm) picada
tailspin [ˈteɪlˌspɪn] n (Aer) → vite f di coda


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Delisle, diocesan spokesman and vice chancellor for operations, noted chancery officials have produced "tight budgets" and streamlined operations over the past few years to deal with the tailspinning economies.
They also battled to a 1-1 draw at Liverpool on Wednesday while Arsenal are tailspinning.
And yet it was still enough to send the champions and their boss tailspinning towards total oblivion.
 
 
 
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