English noun: tailspin | |||
| 1. | tailspin (state) loss of emotional control often resulting in emotional collapse | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | agitation | ||
| 2. | tailspin (act) rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral | ||
| Synonyms | spin | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | acrobatics, aerobatics, stunt flying, stunting | ||