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 Definitions of tailspin  [ˈteɪlˌspɪn]  

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Definition of 'tailspin' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) tailspin
a sudden collapse into failure or confusion.

2. (v.i.) tailspin
to take or experience a sudden and dramatic downturn.

Etymology:  (1910–15)

Definition of 'tailspin' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) tailspin
loss of emotional control often resulting in emotional collapse

2. (noun) tailspin, spin
rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral

'tailspin' - Nearby Entries  

tai lue  tail rotor  tailrace  tails  tailspin  tailstock  tailwind  



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