tailslide en · NOUN
Etymology
From tail + slide.
Meanings
- A backwards movement of a stalled aircraft at the top of a vertical climb.
- Any of several maneuvers, of a car, skateboard etc., in which the rear moves faster than the front.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| tail slide | alternative | lexicographic | |
| tailslides | Number=Plur | lexicographic |