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TAILSPIN
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral
Synonyms:
spin; tailspin
Classified under:
Nouns denoting acts or actions
Hypernyms ("tailspin" is a kind of...):
acrobatics; aerobatics; stunt flying; stunting (the performance of stunts while in flight in an aircraft)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Loss of emotional control often resulting in emotional collapse
Classified under:
Nouns denoting stable states of affairs
Hypernyms ("tailspin" is a kind of...):
agitation (a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance)
