fishtail

Example Sentences

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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

There's no fishtail hem but she's still definitely channelling a subtle mermaid vibe.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 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

Standouts included a form-fitting, purple-sequined gown with a fishtail hem and belled sleeves that draped to the floor; a red, strapless tiered tulle gown; and a flowing, watercolor-print, one-shouldered dress with a high leg slit.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 18, 2018

Her dress rips, but she's too tired to look down at the fishtail train that's threatening to fall off.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton