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tailspin

Pronunciation: [ˈteɪlˌspɪn]

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Learn how to use tailspin in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

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.

Example

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.

Example

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?

How to pronounce tailspin

Pronunciation: [ˈteɪlˌspɪn]

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