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fishtail

fishtail
Intransitive VerbNoun
pl: fishtailspast: fishtailedpp: fishtaileding: fishtailing

In a vehicular context, this term describes a specific type of loss of control where the rear of the car swings violently, mimicking the side-to-side motion of a swimming fish. It carries a connotation of danger and instability, typically associated with slippery road conditions or excessive speed on turns.

When used in fashion, the term refers to a silhouette that is narrow through the body and flares out dramatically at the bottom. This usage is purely descriptive of shape and lacks the chaotic or negative connotation found in the automotive sense.

Meanings

Intransitive Verbfishtail
[~]

To skid or slide sideways in a swinging motion, typically when a vehicle loses traction on a slippery surface.

The car began to fishtail as it hit the patch of ice on the highway.

Nounfishtail

A sudden, uncontrolled swinging motion of a vehicle's rear end from side to side.

The driver struggled to recover from a violent fishtail during the rainstorm.

Nounfishtail

A tail that is shaped like that of a fish, often referring to a specific style of garment or a decorative element.

The dress featured a dramatic fishtail hem that trailed behind her.

Examples

The car began to fishtail as soon as it hit the patch of black ice.

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The car began to fishtail as soon as it hit the patch of black ice.

Watch out or you will fishtail right into the guardrail.

Travel

Watch out or you will fishtail right into the guardrail.

I felt the rear end start to fishtail and panicked.

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I felt the rear end start to fishtail and panicked.

A slight fishtail occurred during the sharp turn on the wet road.

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A slight fishtail occurred during the sharp turn on the wet road.

The driver barely recovered from a violent fishtail.

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The driver barely recovered from a violent fishtail.

She looked stunning in a white fishtail gown for the wedding.

Romance

She looked stunning in a white fishtail gown for the wedding.

I want a dress with a fishtail hem to give it more flare.

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I want a dress with a fishtail hem to give it more flare.

The designer chose a fishtail silhouette to emphasize the curve of the hips.

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The designer chose a fishtail silhouette to emphasize the curve of the hips.

That fishtail cut is very popular in high fashion this season.

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That fishtail cut is very popular in high fashion this season.

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