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careening Definition


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careen
verb careened, careening
    1. To turn (a boat) over on its side for cleaning, etc.
    intr
    2. Said of a ship: to lean over to one side; to heel over.
    (N Amer, especially US)
    intr
    3. Said of a vehicle, etc: to swerve or lurch violently from side to side.
Etymology: 17c: ultimately from Latin carina keel.



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