Fishtail: meaning, definitions and examples

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fishtail

 

[ หˆfษชสƒteษชl ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

shape, pattern

A fishtail is a shape resembling a fish's tail, often used to describe a style of clothing or decoration that features a split or flare at the hem. This design can also refer to a specific type of braid that resembles the tail of a fish.

Synonyms

flare, split, tailfin

Examples of usage

  • She wore a beautiful fishtail dress to the gala.
  • The hairstylist created a fishtail braid for the bride.
  • The table had a fishtail leg design that was quite unique.
Context #2 | Verb

movement, action

To fishtail means to move in a way that resembles the motion of a fish's tail, often referring to a vehicle swaying from side to side, typically due to loss of traction. This can occur while driving on a slippery surface, leading to a loss of control.

Synonyms

skid, slip, swerve

Examples of usage

  • The car started to fishtail on the icy road.
  • He had to correct the steering to avoid fishtailing.
  • The truck fishtailed after hitting a patch of mud.

Translations

Translations of the word "fishtail" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cauda de peixe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเค›เคฒเฅ€ เค•เฅ€ เคชเฅ‚เค‚เค›

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fischschwanz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ekor ikan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะธะฑะฐ ั…ะฒั–ัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ogon ryby

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ญšใฎๅฐพ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท queue de poisson

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cola de pez

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท balฤฑk kuyruฤŸu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌผ๊ณ ๊ธฐ ๊ผฌ๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฐูŠู„ ุงู„ุณู…ูƒุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rybรญ ocas

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rybรญ chvost

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฑผๅฐพ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ribji rep

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fiskur hala

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐะปั‹า› า›าฑะนั€ั‹า“ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒ”แƒ•แƒ–แƒ˜แƒก แƒ™แƒฃแƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ balฤฑq quyruฤŸu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cola de pez

Etymology

The term 'fishtail' originated in the early 19th century, combining the word 'fish', which derives from Old English 'fisc' and has Germanic roots, with 'tail', originating from Old Norse 'kots', referring to the posterior appendage on an animal. The image of a fish's tail has been evocative in various cultures, symbolizing gracefulness and agility in water. The term began to be used in fashion to describe a specific silhouette of dresses in the late 20th century, reflecting a fusion of natural forms with human creativity. The fishtail braid emerged as a popular hairstyle, further grounding the term in lifestyle and aesthetics. Fishtail is also used in the automotive world, particularly in racing, to describe a loss of control during acceleration, highlighting its versatility in both design and movement contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,173, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.