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careened

 

[ kəˈrēnd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

motion, tilting

To careen means to tilt or lean to one side while moving, often referring to vehicles that are moving rapidly and out of control. This term is often used in nautical contexts, where a ship is careened to clean or repair the hull, tilting it to one side. Careening can also refer to swerving or rushing uncontrollably, suggesting a lack of balance or control in movement.

Synonyms

lurched, swayed, swerved, tilted

Examples of usage

  • The car careened around the corner.
  • The ship was careened for repairs.
  • The cyclist careened down the hill.
  • The ball careened off the wall.

Translations

Translations of the word "careened" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inclinado

🇮🇳 झुकना

🇩🇪 schief

🇮🇩 miring

🇺🇦 нахилився

🇵🇱 przechylony

🇯🇵 傾いた

🇫🇷 incliné

🇪🇸 inclinó

🇹🇷 yatmış

🇰🇷 기울어진

🇸🇦 مائل

🇨🇿 nakloněný

🇸🇰 sklonený

🇨🇳 倾斜

🇸🇮 nagnjen

🇮🇸 hallandi

🇰🇿 қисаю

🇬🇪 მხრახი

🇦🇿 eğilmiş

🇲🇽 inclinó

Word origin

The word 'careen' comes from the late Middle English 'carene,' which was derived from the French 'quérir,' meaning to tilt or slope. The nautical meaning of the term originates from the Latin 'carrina,' referring to a cart or a vehicle. In the 17th century, the term began to be used in a maritime context, where vessels would careen to clean and repair their hulls. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass broader meanings related to uncontrolled motion or swerving, commonly seen in discussions about vehicles or objects moving rapidly and unsteadily.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,375 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.