fishtail

Example Sentences

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The fishtail halter dress, made from an African wax Akara fabric picked out by Mpamaugo’s mother, was a medley of shapes, patterns and colors.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

"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

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

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