careen

US /kəˈriːn/
UK /kəˈriːn/
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1.

kielen, op zijn kant leggen

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

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The sailors had to careen the old vessel to fix the leak.
De zeelieden moesten het oude vaartuig kielen om het lek te repareren.
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The ship was careened in the dry dock.
Het schip werd gekield in het droogdok.
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2.

zwabberen, slingeren

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

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The car careened around the corner, narrowly missing the lamppost.
De auto zwabberde de hoek om, net langs de lantaarnpaal.
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The boat careened wildly in the storm.
De boot zwabberde wild in de storm.
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