fishtail

(noun, verb)

noun

1. The tail of a fish, or an object resembling this.

2. The skidding of the back of a vehicle from side to side.

verb

1. slow down by moving the tail sideways

- The airplane fishtailed on the runway

Definition categories: change, decelerate

Sentences with fishtail as a verb:

- As we approached the runway, the pilot fishtailed slightly to reduce landing speed.