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fishtail

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb fishtail has 1 sense
  1. fishtail - slow down by moving the tail sideways; "The airplane fishtailed on the runway"
    --1 is one way to
    decelerate, slow down
    Sample sentence:
    Somebody ----s something

Definitions from the Web

Fishtail

Noun

1. A technique of driving or maneuvering a vehicle in which the rear end slides from side to side, resembling the movement of a fish's tail.

Related Products: Fishtail Exhaust, Fishtail Skirt

Sample Sentence: The car lost control on the wet road and went into a fishtail before spinning off into the ditch.

Verb

1. To move or cause to move in a way that resembles the movement of a fish's tail, usually in a wavy or swaying motion.

Related Products: Fishtail Braid Kit, Fishtail Comb

Sample Sentence: The mermaid's tail gracefully fishtailed through the water as she swam.

Adjective

1. Describing a design, pattern, or shape that resembles the tail of a fish.

Related Products: Fishtail Bracelet, Fishtail Curtain

Sample Sentence: The dress had a stunning fishtail hem, adding a touch of elegance to the overall look.

Local Usage

1. In coastal areas, a traditional fishing technique where a line with multiple hooks is cast from the shore and then retrieved, aiming to catch multiple fish at a time.

Related Products: Fishing Pole, Fishing Lures

Sample Sentence: The local fishermen went out early in the morning to fishtail for their daily catch.

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