fishtail

Example Sentences

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For the Oscars red carpet she donned a stunning fishtail gown, recreating an original design from 1951 - the year that Felicia and Leonard Bernstein got married.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2024

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

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

The East Garden Court fountain is bathed in hydrangeas, azaleas and plantings of fishtail palms, philodendrons and peace lilies.

From Washington Post • Apr. 4, 2019

I would love to try some styles I can't do—like a cool fishtail or a dramatic updo.

From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling