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

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

Then the speeding tractor-trailer started to fishtail uncontrollably, said the teenager, Esvin Chipel Tzoy.

From New York Times • Dec. 10, 2021

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

Monday’s eyes softened, scratching at her pretty fishtail braids, secured with a red headband.

From "Monday's Not Coming" by Tiffany D. Jackson