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

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

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