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fishtail

[fish-teyl] / ˈfɪʃˌteɪl /


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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 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

When little girls wore blue satin and blond fishtail braids and conjured fearsome powers that they, like Princess Elsa, struggled to hold back?

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 10, 2019

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

As we came in toward land, Elroy cut the engine, letting the boat fishtail lightly about twenty yards off shore.

From "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien




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