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Definition of: tailspin
(tāl′spin′) noun
1. Aeron. The descent of an airplane along a helical path at a steep angle, either by accident or with power of recovery by manipulation of the controls.
2. Colloq. A sudden, sharp, emotional upheaval, often resulting in loss of control: He went into a tailspin over her.
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