Synonyms for tailspin
- noun
Definitions
- n. 1
The rapid, uncontrollable descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral.
The loss of the third engine threw the plane into a tailspin.
Forms
- Plural
- tailspins → spins…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| tailspin | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- spin1