fishtail

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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 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

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

Henry cranks the wheel left, as instructed, and we fishtail, until he manages to gain control, straightening out, then punches the gas.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman