Definition of Careen

1. Noun. Pitching dangerously to one side.

Exact synonyms: Rock, Sway, Tilt
Generic synonyms: Lurch, Pitch, Pitching
Derivative terms: Rock, Rock, Rocky, Sway, Sway, Sway, Tilt, Tilt, Tilt

2. Verb. Walk as if unable to control one's movements. "The drunken man staggered into the room"
Exact synonyms: Keel, Lurch, Reel, Stagger, Swag
Generic synonyms: Walk
Derivative terms: Lurch, Reeler, Stagger, Staggerer

3. Verb. Move sideways or in an unsteady way. "The ship careened out of control"
Exact synonyms: Shift, Tilt, Wobble
Generic synonyms: Move
Derivative terms: Shift, Tilt, Wobble, Wobbler

Definition of Careen

1. v. t. To cause (a vessel) to lean over so that she floats on one side, leaving the other side out of water and accessible for repairs below the water line; to case to be off the keel.

2. v. i. To incline to one side, or lie over, as a ship when sailing on a wind; to be off the keel.

Definition of Careen

1. to lurch while moving [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Careen

cardy
card catalog
card catalogue
card game
card player
card shark
card sharp
card sharper
card table
card trick
care
care
care-laden
cared
cared-for
careen (current term)
careened
careener
careeners
careening
careens
career
careered
careerer
careerers
careering
careerism
careerisms
careerist
careerists

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