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noun
Any type of movement that goes downwards in a spiraling motion.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
a downward spiral.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, figuratively, uncountable
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verb
To go downwards in a spiraling motion.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
a swift and dangerous downturn
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: downturn, downswing
History
From down- + spin.
