tailslide
/ˈteɪlˌslaɪd/
noun
- A maneuver in which an aircraft or skateboard moves backward or sideways with the tail end sliding first, often as a trick or in a loss of control.
- The skateboarder's tailslide down the rail was smooth and stylish.
- The pilot performed a tailslide during the airshow, thrilling the crowd.
- He landed a perfect tailslide on the halfpipe.