nosedive

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a sudden sharp drop or rapid decline
  2. noun a steep nose-down descent by an aircraft
  3. verb plunge nose first; drop with the nose or front first, of aircraft

Etymology

From nose + dive.

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