IPA: /kəˈriːn/
KK: /kəˈrin/
intransitive verb
Definition: To move swiftly and uncontrollably, often tilting or swerving to one side.
Example: The car careened down the hill, narrowly missing the trees.
noun
Definition: The act of tilting or leaning a ship on its side to clean or repair the hull.
Example: The crew prepared to careen the ship for maintenance.
transitive verb
Definition: To cause a ship to lean to one side, often for maintenance or repair.
Example: The crew had to careen the ship to fix the damaged hull.