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fishtail

fish·tail

UK/ˈfɪʃteɪl/ uncommon

verb

1.

slow down by moving the tail sideways

  • “The airplane fishtailed on the runway”

Origin

From Middle English fisch tayle, equivalent to fish + tail.

Phrases

  • fishtail burner
  • fishtail palm
  • fishtail propeller
  • fishtail skirt

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