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TAILSPIN

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Tailspin.

Tailspin - as a noun

Loss of emotional control often resulting in emotional collapse

Rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
spin

Tailspin - as a verb

Of an aircraft: to go into a rapid, uncontrollable descent in a steep spiral.

To go into a sharp, sustained, often uncontrollable descent or decline.

Example Sentences

"The stock market went into a tailspin after the announcement of the company's bankruptcy."
"The team was in a tailspin after losing their star player to injury."
"The sudden scandal sent the politician's career into a tailspin."
"The company's profits are in a tailspin due to intense competition."
"Their relationship went into a tailspin after constant arguments."
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Word Game Points

Is TAILSPIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tailspin is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TAILSPIN has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is TAILSPIN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tailspin is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TAILSPIN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is TAILSPIN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tailspin is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TAILSPIN has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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