freefall
/F R IY1 F AO0 L/noun
- 1
The state of being in a motion affected by no acceleration (force) other than that provided by gravity.
- 2
(common usage) The state of falling with no interference from outside forces other than the air resistance (no open parachute, etc.)
- 3
(by extension) The state of worsening out of control.
“As civil war continues in Iraq, the U.S. president's approval ratings are in freefall.”
verb
- 1
To drop in a state of freefall.
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