tailspin
Pronunciation: [ˈteɪlˌspɪn]
Context: "aviation"
(noun) a dangerous situation where an airplane spins out of control while falling down. It's like a roller coaster that goes too fast and starts turning around in a crazy way.
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The pilot managed to recover the plane from a tailspin and brought it safely back to the ground.
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The airplane did not go into a tailspin; it flew smoothly through the sky.
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What should a pilot do if an aircraft enters a tailspin?
Context: "emotional state"
(noun) a situation where a person feels confused or out of control, often due to stress or problems. Imagine if you are feeling really overwhelmed and can't figure out what to do next.
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After taking some time to relax, she pulled herself out of a tailspin and felt much better.
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He wasn't in a tailspin; he had a clear plan and felt confident about his decisions.
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Have you ever felt like you were in a tailspin because of too many problems at once?
Context: "emotional state"
(verb) to start to feel confused, out of control, or overwhelmed. This can happen when someone has too much going on and doesn't know how to handle it.
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She tailspun into confusion after hearing the bad news, but managed to find support from her friends.
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He didn't tailspin, as he was able to stay calm and think clearly during the situation.
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What can help someone who starts to tailspin during a tough time?