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fishtail [ˈfɪʃˌteɪl] n 1. (Engineering / Aeronautics) an aeroplane manoeuvre in which the tail is moved from side to side to reduce speed 2. (Chemistry) a nozzle having a long narrow slot at the top, placed over a Bunsen burner to produce a thin fanlike flame vb (intr)
1. (Engineering / Aeronautics) to slow an aeroplane by moving the tail from side to side 2. (Engineering / Automotive Engineering) to drive with the rear of the vehicle moving from side to side in an uncontrolled fashion ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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| Costumes were predictably outrageous, taking in everything from sequin-sporting sailor suits to fishtails and umbrella hats. Here, Rittstein presented a number of small works composed of old pieces of sponge, plaster, fishtails, glass, wire, and other bits of detritus that one might find in the streets, attics, and basements of Prague. Dave White makes a nice save as his 180-horsepower Volkswagen GTI fishtails on a patch of mud left from Tuesday's rain. |
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