fishtail
Example Sentences
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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
With the locals and fans shrieking at what they saw, she engaged all of her core strength to fishtail like a Formula 1 car under full acceleration.
From BBC • Oct. 6, 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
Monday’s eyes softened, scratching at her pretty fishtail braids, secured with a red headband.
From "Monday's Not Coming" by Tiffany D. Jackson
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