Fishtail (verb)

1. To cause a vehicle to skid or slide sideways, typically by braking suddenly or by oversteering.
2. To move in a zigzag or serpentine fashion.

Origin:

Early 20th century: from fish (referring to the movement of a fish's tail) + tail.

Examples:

1. The car fishtailed on the slippery road.
2. The driver fishtailed and nearly hit the guardrail.
3. The boat fishtailed in the choppy water.
4. She fishtailed down the runway in her high heels.
5. The kite fishtailed in the wind.