fishtail

English

/ˈfɪʃteɪl/

noun
Definitions
  • The tail of a fish, or an object resembling this.
  • The skidding of the back of a vehicle from side to side.
  • A kind of chisel with a flared blade.

Etymology

Compound from English fish (get hold of an object) + English tail.

Origin

English

tail

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