careened

[US]/kəˈriːnd/
[UK]/kəˈrid/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to tilt or list a ship to one side for cleaning, repairing, or caulking the hull.; to lean or sway unsteadily; tip over.; To tilt or overturn a ship for cleaning, repairing, or caulking.; To lean or slant at an angle.; (US) To drive a vehicle erratically.

Phrases & Collocations

careened down

careened off

careened wildly

careened around

careened past

careened forward

careened sideways

careened off-road

careened downhill

careened into

Example Sentences

the car careened around the corner at high speed.

the boat careened dangerously in the rough seas.

he careened down the hill on his bicycle.

the truck careened off the road during the storm.

she careened into the room, excited to share her news.

the roller coaster careened down the tracks, thrilling the riders.

the dog careened after the squirrel in the park.

as the storm approached, the ship careened in the harbor.

the cyclist careened past the pedestrians on the sidewalk.

the car careened into the parking lot, narrowly missing the barrier.

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