Meaning of downspin | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Any type of movement that goes downwards in a spiraling motion.
   countable, uncountable
2. a downward spiral.
   countable, figuratively, uncountable

Examples

“(She climbs in the cockpit. The plane engine starts to make⟳ a definite downspin noise, as in the beginning of the play⟳. On instinct, AE tries one last⟳ time to reach⟳ the ship. She picks up the radio:)”

“The roundhouse. This serve⟳ is spectacular but is being used less and less in competition. It is difficult to use⟳ with any accurate and reliable consistency, and its downspin makes its flight predictable.”

“Whenever the economy is in a downspin, questions invariably arise⟳ about the negative impact of undocumented immigrants on the economy.”

“With not enough money to fix⟳ her car, and no job prospects, Lilli takes a downspin less flashy than Jamie’s, but just as painful.”

“What had Edith said to bring⟳ about his change⟳ of mood? Maggie wondered in resignation, recognising the downspin of the emotional yo-yo once again.”

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