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 Definitions of fishtail  [ˈfɪʃˌteɪl]  

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Definition of 'fishtail' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (v.i.) fishtail
to have the back end skid uncontrollably from side to side.

2.  fishtail
to slow an airplane by causing its tail to move rapidly from side to side.

Etymology:  (1925–30; Amer.)

Definition of 'fishtail' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (verb) fishtail
slow down by moving the tail sideways
"The airplane fishtailed on the runway"

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