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fishtails

Pronunciation: [ˈfɪʃteɪlz]

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Learn how to use fishtails in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “fish anatomy”

(noun) the tails of fish, which help them swim. Fish tails are often pointed and help the fish move quickly in water.

Example

The fishtails of the salmon were colorful and beautiful to see.

Example

Not all fish have long fishtails; some have very small ones.

Example

What shapes do the fishtails of different fish species have?

Context: “movement or behavior”

(verb) to move in a way that looks like a fish's tail. This can mean when a vehicle sways from side to side while turning sharply.

Example

The car fishtails when it goes too fast around the corner.

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The truck did not fishtail because it was driving carefully on the wet road.

Example

Have you ever seen a car fishtail during a race?

How to pronounce fishtails

Pronunciation: [ˈfɪʃteɪlz]

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