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to careen
01
to move rapidly and erratically, often with a lack of control
Examples
The car careened around the corner, narrowly missing the guardrail.
She careened down the hallway, arms full of books and papers.
02
(of a ship) to lean over to one side, especially due to wind, waves, or imbalance
Examples
The vessel careened sharply as it rounded the rocky cape.
During the storm, the schooner careens dangerously with each crashing wave.
Careen
01
the act or process of turning a ship on its side for cleaning, repair, or maintenance of the hull
DatedExamples
The crew prepared for a full careen to scrape barnacles from the hull.
After months at sea, the vessel required a careen before its next voyage.
