tailspin

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

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From tail + spin.

DGRAPH VIRUS LIST by Scott Mason The dGraph Virus Crisis has set the computer industry into a virtual tailspin with far reaching effects including stock prices, delayed purchasing, contract cancellation and a bevy of reported lawsuits in the making. — Terminal Compromise, Winn Schwartau
TOM SWIFT and His Giant Telescope MANDRAKE THE MAGICIAN and the Midnight Monster MEN WITH WINGS: Thrilling Story of Flyers TAILSPIN TOMMY and the Sky Bandits Captain Frank Hawks, Famous AIR ACE, and the League of Twelve PAT NELSON, Ace of Test Pilots MAC OF THE MARINES in War-Torn China BARNEY BAXTER in the Air With the Eagle Squadron BUCK ROGERS, 25th Century A.D., in the War With the Planet Venus FLASH GORDON in the Forest Kingdom of Mongo SKYROADS, with Clipper Williams of the Flying Legion DON WINSLOW of the Navy vs. the Scorpion Gang Read These THRILLING BOOKS Too! — Tom Swift and His Giant Telescope, Victor Appleton

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