Definitions

1. noun

a steep and rapid descent of an airplane, helicopter, or other vehicle, usually out of control, resulting in a loss of altitude.

“The pilot struggled to regain control, but the plane was in a tailspin and plummeting towards the ground.”

2. noun

a situation in which something is developing or progressing in a disastrous or chaotic manner.

“The company’s finances were in a tailspin after the scandal broke, and many employees lost their jobs.”

3. verb

to enter or continue in a tailspin, especially an airplane or helicopter.

“The plane began to tailspin and the pilot had to make an emergency landing.”