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Fishtail
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fishtayl
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Simple meaning
What does Fishtail mean?
To swing side to side like a fish tail.
Dictionary definition
A tail shaped like a fish's tail; also to swing side to side, especially while moving.
Example sentences
Fishtail in a sentence
easy
The kite had a fishtail shape.
medium
The car began to fishtail on the icy road.
hard
Drivers slow down carefully if a vehicle starts to fishtail.
Synonyms
Words like Fishtail
swerveTo move suddenly from side to side.
tailRelated word that supports the meaning of fishtail.
Antonyms
Opposite words
go straightTo move in a direct line.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to fishtail, depending on context.
Word family
Fishtail word family
Base word
fishtail
noun
fishtails
More than one fishtail.
verb
fishtailed
Past form of fishtail.
verb
fishtailing
Action form of fishtail.
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Practice 1
What does fishtail mean?
Fishtail means to swing side to side like a fish tail.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to fishtail?
Swerve is close in meaning to fishtail in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of fishtail?
Go Straight contrasts with fishtail.
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