Meaning of the word spiraling in English

What does spiraling mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

spiraling

US /ˈspaɪ.rəl.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈspaɪ.rəl.ɪŋ/

Adjective

moving in a continuous curve that winds around a central point or axis, or increasing/decreasing continuously in a way that is difficult to control

Example:
The plane went into a spiraling dive.
The country is facing spiraling inflation.