01 v. t. to slow down by moving the tail sideways, of an airplane.
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to slow down by moving the tail sideways, of an airplane.(aeronautics)
Entry
2 senses · 2 variants
Webster, 1913
fishtail
· IPA /ˈfɪʃteɪl/
02 v. i. to have the rear end skid from side to side, out of control: -- said of automobiles or other vehicles.
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to have the rear end skid from side to side, out of control: -- said of automobiles or other vehicles.
Phrases & compounds
Fish-tail burner —
a gas burner that gives a spreading flame shaped somewhat like the tail of a fish.
Fish-tail propeller —
a propeller with a single blade that oscillates like the tail of a fish when swimming.