What is the meaning of nosedive?

noun

  • A sudden sharp drop or rapid decline.
    • usage: "the stock took a nosedive"
  • A steep nose-down descent by an aircraft.

verb

  • Plunge nose first; drop with the nose or front first, of aircraft. .
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