steep dive

Frequency: 6.58.2 per million words

Used to describe a sharp downward movement, especially of an aircraft.

diveADJECTIVE + NOUN

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Examples (10)

  • The plane went into a steep dive.
  • The stock market took a steep dive after the negative financial report.
  • A peregrine falcon can reach incredible speeds during its steep dive.
  • The company's profits took a steep dive in the last quarter.
  • The pilot skillfully pulled the aircraft out of the steep dive just in time.
  • His approval ratings went into a steep dive following the scandal.
  • The submarine executed a steep dive to evade the enemy destroyer.
  • After the injury, the athlete's performance took a steep dive.
  • A sudden engine failure caused the jetliner to enter a steep dive.
  • We watched as the rollercoaster car began its steep dive down the tracks.