Antonyms for tailspin


Grammar : Noun
Spell : teyl-spin
Phonetic Transcription : ˈteɪlˌspɪn


Definition of tailspin

Origin :
  • "downward spiraling dive of an aircraft," 1916, from tail (n.1) + spin (n.). Figurative sense of "state of loss of control" is from 1928.
  • As in descent : noun moving down; lowering
Example sentences :
  • As she stepped inside this gigantic barrel her mind went into a tailspin.
  • Extract from : « Hour of Enchantment » by Roy J. Snell
  • Yes, he had all but gone into a tailspin, and that with his motor thundering at its best.
  • Extract from : « Riddle of the Storm » by Roy J. Snell
  • Instantly the heavy plane went into a tailspin and plunged earthward.
  • Extract from : « Riddle of the Storm » by Roy J. Snell
  • She side-slipped, her nose dipped down, an she went into a tailspin.
  • Extract from : « Famous Flyers » by David Goodger (goodger@python.org)
  • A warning from the observation towersomebody was in tailspin.
  • Extract from : « Famous Flyers » by David Goodger (goodger@python.org)
  • Many a time Ive seen you pull your plane out of a tailspin and make a perfect landing.
  • Extract from : « Gypsies of the Air » by Bess Moyer

Synonyms for tailspin

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