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careens

/kəˈriːnz/ /kæˈriːnz/

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verb

To heave a ship down on one side so as to expose the other, in order to clean it of barnacles and weed, or to repair it below the water line.

Examples :

"The old fishing boat careens on the beach every spring so the owner can scrape off the barnacles and repair the hull below the waterline. "

nautical sailing vehicle

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verb

To tilt on one side.

Examples :

"The old wooden boat careens precariously to the left as a large wave hits it. "

action vehicle nautical sailing

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verb

To lurch or sway violently from side to side.

Examples :

"The shopping cart, with a wobbly wheel, careens down the supermarket aisle. "

action vehicle nautical

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verb

To tilt or lean while in motion.

Examples :

"The shopping cart, with a wobbly wheel, careens down the supermarket aisle. "

vehicle action nautical

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verb

(chiefly US) To career, to move rapidly straight ahead, to rush carelessly.

Examples :

"The shopping cart, released on the sloped parking lot, careens toward the parked cars. "

action vehicle traffic

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verb

(chiefly US) To move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way.

Examples :

"The shopping cart, released on the hill, careens down the parking lot. "