Meaning of the word careen in English

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careen

US /kəˈriːn/

UK /kəˈriːn/

to turn a ship on its side for cleaning, caulking, or repairing the hull

Example:

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The sailors had to careen the old vessel to fix the leak.

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The ship was careened in the dry dock.

Synonym:

tilt list heave down

to lean, sway, or tip to one side while in motion

Example:

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The car careened around the corner, narrowly missing the lamppost.

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The boat careened wildly in the storm.

Synonym:

swerve lurch weave reel wobble

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