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fishtail

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fishtail
1. Aeronautics an aeroplane manoeuvre in which the tail is moved from side to side to reduce speed
2. Engineering a nozzle having a long narrow slot at the top, placed over a Bunsen burner to produce a thin fanlike flame

fishtail [′fish‚tāl]
(metallurgy)
Excess metal trailing on the end of a roll forging.


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``Grey's Anatomy'' star Katherine Heigl sizzled in a black taffeta Escada gown with a dramatic tulle fishtail hem and train.
Your car starts to fishtail because of icy road conditions, but you press on since it's only a few more miles to your house.
The car handles well due to its engine placement in the middle of the vehicle, and a heavy rear-end (this baby is rear-wheel drive) can fishtail if you push it, evoking love or fear depending on your driving taste.
 
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