verb🔗ShareCarénerTo 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."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. "Le vieux bateau de pêche est caréné sur la plage chaque printemps afin que le propriétaire puisse gratter les bernacles et réparer la coque sous la ligne de flottaison.nauticalsailingvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGîter, chavirerTo tilt on one side."The old wooden boat careens precariously to the left as a large wave hits it. "Le vieux bateau en bois chavire dangereusement sur la gauche lorsqu'une grosse vague le frappe.actionvehiclenauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTanguer, chavirerTo lurch or sway violently from side to side."The shopping cart, with a wobbly wheel, careens down the supermarket aisle. "Le chariot de courses, avec une roue bancale, tangue dans l'allée du supermarché.actionvehiclenauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGîter, tanguerTo tilt or lean while in motion."The shopping cart, with a wobbly wheel, careens down the supermarket aisle. "Le chariot de courses, avec une roue bancale, tangue dans l'allée du supermarché.vehicleactionnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFoncer, se précipiter(chiefly US) To career, to move rapidly straight ahead, to rush carelessly."The shopping cart, released on the sloped parking lot, careens toward the parked cars. "Le chariot de courses, lâché sur le parking en pente, fonce vers les voitures garées.actionvehicletrafficChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFoncer, tanguer(chiefly US) To move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way."The shopping cart, released on the hill, careens down the parking lot. "Le chariot de courses, lâché sur la colline, fonce en bas du parking.actionvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading