careening

[US]/kəˈriːnɪŋ/
[UK]/kəˈrinɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.To tilt a ship on its side for cleaning, repairing, or caulking.; To lean or tilt dangerously.; To tilt or list a ship to one side, especially for cleaning, repairing, or caulking the hull.; To move in an unsteady or unbalanced way; to swerve or veer erratically.
n.The act of tilting a ship for cleaning, repairing, or caulking the hull.

Phrases & Collocations

careening car

careening down

careening ship

careening towards

careening off

careening wildly

careening around

careening downhill

careening forward

careening off course

Example Sentences

the car was careening down the hill at an alarming speed.

she was careening through the crowded streets to catch the bus.

the skateboarder was careening off the ramp with great enthusiasm.

he felt like he was careening through life without a plan.

the boat was careening wildly in the stormy sea.

careening around the corner, she nearly lost her balance.

the cyclist was careening down the mountain trail.

as the roller coaster began careening, the riders screamed with excitement.

the car's tires screeched as it was careening around the bend.

he watched the truck careening towards the cliff in horror.

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