Meaning of the word nosedive in English
What does nosedive mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
nosedive
US /ˈnoʊz.daɪv/
UK /ˈnoʊz.daɪv/
Noun
1.
a fast and sudden fall to the ground with the front pointing down:
Example:
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The plane roared overhead and went into a nosedive.
Verb
1.
to suddenly fall to the ground with the front pointing down:
Example:
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Spectators in the crowd watched in horror as the plane nosedived.
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