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ca·reen
 careen
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- pronunciation:
- k
rin
- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, transitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun)
| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
careens, careening, careened |
| definition 1: |
esp. of a vehicle, to sway while moving fast, or to move fast and unsteadily.
The truck careened down the hill looking as if it might topple into the ditch. |
| definition 2: |
of a ship, to sway over to one side, as in a wind.
- similar words:
- list
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| related words: |
lurch, toss |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to tilt (a ship) on its side for cleaning and repair of the hull.
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| definition 2: |
to clean or repair (a ship lying on its side).
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
the act of swaying while in swift forward motion.
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| related words: |
lurch |
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| derivation: |
careener (n.) |
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