nosedive

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Verb nosedive has 1 sense

nosedive - plunge nose first; drop with the nose or front first, of aircraft
--₁ is one way to dive, plunge, plunk
Sample sentence:
The airplane is sure to nosedive

Definitions from the Web

Nosedive

Noun:

A sudden and steep downward plunge, especially in a literal or figurative sense.

Example sentences:

After the CEO's scandalous affair was exposed, the company's stock took a nosedive.
The airplane experienced turbulence and went into a nosedive before the pilot managed to stabilize it.

Verb:

To plunge suddenly and sharply downward, typically in a literal or figurative sense.

Example sentences:

The athlete's performance nosedived after a severe injury.
The company's reputation nosedived when it failed to deliver on its promises.

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