fishtail
Car's sideways slide
Fishtail describes movement that swings side to side like a fish's tail.
A car fishtails when its rear end slides laterally, losing traction on slick roads: The truck fishtailed on the icy bridge.
A fishtail braid weaves hair in a pattern resembling overlapping scales.
As a noun, fishtail names anything shaped like a fish's tail—a type of gas burner, a style of evening gown.
Uncontrolled lateral slide
- driftGradual movement, no direction
- slideSmooth continuous movement
- oversteerExcessive rear rotation
- countersteerTurning toward a skid
spinout · swerve · traction · hydroplane · loss of control · rear-end · evasive · correction
Aquatic propulsion appendage
- scalesPlates or weighing devices
- swimMove through water
- propulsionForce driving movement forward
- caudalOf the tail
fluke · forked · movement · aquatic · streamlined · flutter · stroke · thrust
V-shaped line or symbol
- zigzagAngled back-and-forth path
- herringboneV-shaped diagonal weave
- braidInterwoven strand pattern
- plaitWoven strand of hair
weave · interlace · geometric · lattice · V-shape · sequin · beading · parquet
Interwoven strand pattern
weave · extensions · updo · chignon · barrette · hairpin · clip · ribbon
skid
Uncontrolled lateral slide
countersteer · spinout · swerve · traction · hydroplane · loss of control · rear-end · evasive · correction · handbrake
fin
Aquatic propulsion appendage
- scalesPlates or weighing devices
- swimMove through water
- propulsionForce driving movement forward
caudal · fluke · forked · movement · aquatic · streamlined · flutter · stroke · thrust
chevron
V-shaped line or symbol
- zigzagAngled back-and-forth path
- herringboneV-shaped diagonal weave
- braidInterwoven strand pattern
plait · weave · interlace · geometric · lattice · V-shape · sequin · beading · parquet · inlay
braid
Interwoven strand pattern
tresses · weave · extensions · updo · chignon · barrette · hairpin · clip · ribbon · coiffure
pendant
Suspended jewelry ornament
- charmAttractive personal quality
- jewelryOrnamental personal accessories
- broochDecorative fastening ornament
amulet · filigree · carving · motif · decoration · adornment · embellishment · inlay · nautical · trinket
train
Rail vehicle or instruct
- silhouetteFilled-in outline shape
- mermaidFish-tailed ocean woman
- fittedShaped to conform
flare · hem · wedding · bridal · formal · evening · ruffle · draping · trumpet · sweep
- braidsbraid, braids, box braids, cornrow, cornrows
- chasespursuit, chase, flee, fleeing, escape
- driving slangfloor it, gun it, pedal to the metal, pedal to metal, peel out
- dress stylesA-line, sheath dress, sheath, shift, shift dress
- flared fashionbell-bottoms, flare jeans, trumpet skirt, godet, trumpet sleeve
- nose jewelryseptum ring, nose stud, diamond stud, clicker
fishtailgrip
Secure manual hold
traction · stability · hold the road · control · steady
fishtailstraight
Not curved or crooked
arrow-straight · true · linear · direct · unwavering
- fishtail braidHair woven in V-pattern