Meaning Of The Word Fishtail

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What's The Definition Of Fishtail?

fishtail
intransitive verb: If a vehicle fishtails, the rear of the vehicle swings around in an uncontrolled way while the vehicle is moving.

fishtail in American English
to swing the tail of an airplane from side to side in order to reduce speed after landing
intransitive verb: to swerve or skid from side to side, as the rear end of a car
noun: such a maneuver

fishtail in British English
to slow an aeroplane by moving the tail from side to side
noun: an aeroplane manoeuvre in which the tail is moved from side to side to reduce speed

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