fishtail
Example Sentences
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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
Video from the scene before the lane closures showed drivers struggling to maintain control of their vehicles, causing some to fishtail.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 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
