fishtail
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Jones then described how he saw the BMW in front of the Audi begin to "fishtail" and "slide".
From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2026
The technical phase lasts about three minutes with swimmers performing required elements such as the ballet leg, fishtail full twist and barracuda airborne split.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 10, 2022
Then the speeding tractor-trailer started to fishtail uncontrollably, said the teenager, Esvin Chipel Tzoy.
From New York Times ● Dec. 10, 2021
The car started to fishtail before sliding out of control off the runway and into a grassy area from which spectators were watching.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 25, 2021
Henry cranks the wheel left, as instructed, and we fishtail, until he manages to gain control, straightening out, then punches the gas.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
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