What does fishtail mean?
Definitions for fishtail
ˈfɪʃˌteɪlfish·tail
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Princeton's WordNet
fishtailverb
slow down by moving the tail sideways
"The airplane fishtailed on the runway"
GCIDE
fishtailverb
to have the rear end skid from side to side, out of control: -- said of automobiles or other vehicles.
Wiktionary
fishtailnoun
The tail of a fish, or an object resembling this.
fishtailverb
To swing the back of a vehicle (originally an aircraft) from side to side.
As we approached the runway, the pilot fishtailed slightly to reduce landing speed.
fishtailverb
To move with the tail swinging from side to side in this way.
The car fishtailed down the muddy lane.
ChatGPT
fishtail
1. Verb: To swerve or skid from side to side, like the movement of a fish’s tail, particularly referring to the rear end of a vehicle sliding from side to side. 2. Noun: The back part of a dress or gown that is shaped like a fish’s tail and flares out at the bottom; frequently used in the context of fashion. 3. Noun: A tool with a shape resembling a fish's tail, such as a type of chisel used in woodworking or a type of exhaust pipe. 4. Noun: A design or pattern resembling a fish's tail, often seen in architecture or design. 5. Noun: A hairstyle where hair is tied tightly then divided into two sections and plaited, resembling a fishtail. Please note that the specific definition can vary depending on the context.
Wikidata
Fishtail
Fishtail is a small unincorporated community in Stillwater County, Montana, United States. It is located on the West Rosebud River. Well known locations include the Cowboy Bar, Potter's Rock Shop and Coffee House, and the Fishtail General Store, founded in 1900. Its post office has a zip code of 59028.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of fishtail in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of fishtail in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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