fishtail

Example Sentences

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"If you see a dodgy-looking person wearing a Diana Ross fishtail number hanging around Dunstable, bear in mind it might just be mine, and get in touch," she said.

From BBC • Sep. 20, 2023

The world provides guardrails against our juvenile impulses, particularly the ones we continue to drag behind us as we fishtail into our middle years.

From Washington Post • Feb. 16, 2023

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

Standouts included a form-fitting, purple-sequined gown with a fishtail hem and belled sleeves that draped to the floor; a red, strapless tiered tulle gown; and a flowing, watercolor-print, one-shouldered dress with a high leg slit.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 18, 2018

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