fishtailing Definition
- 1a sudden swerving motion of a vehicle, especially a car, caused by oversteering
- 2to move or cause to move with a swerving motion
Using fishtailing: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "fishtailing" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The car started fishtailing on the icy road.
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The truck fishtailed and almost hit the guardrail.
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The driver overcorrected and the car began fishtailing.
fishtailing Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: fishtailing in Brief
Fishtailing [ˈfɪʃteɪlɪŋ] refers to a sudden swerving motion of a vehicle, especially a car, caused by oversteering. It can also mean to move or cause to move with a swerving motion. Examples include 'The car started fishtailing on the icy road' and 'The driver overcorrected and the car began fishtailing.' Synonyms include 'swerve,' 'skid,' 'slide,' and 'slip.'
