fishtails
Pronunciation: [ˈfɪʃteɪlz]
Word
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.
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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?
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