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fishtail

[fish-teyl] / ˈfɪʃˌteɪl /


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"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

The technical phase lasts about three minutes with swimmers performing required elements such as the ballet leg, fishtail full twist and barracuda airborne split.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 10, 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

As we came in toward land, Elroy cut the engine, letting the boat fishtail lightly about twenty yards off shore.

From "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien