careen

[kuh-reen]

careen Definition

• 1. to move quickly and uncontrollably sideways or in a way that is not normal
• 2. to tilt to one side

Using careen: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "careen" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The car careened off the road and crashed into a tree.

• Example

  The ship careened to one side in the storm.

• Example

  The drunk driver careened down the street, narrowly avoiding pedestrians.

• Example

  The bicycle careened out of control and hit a parked car.

careen Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for careen

• tilt
• lean
• list
• swerve
• veer

Antonyms for careen

• stabilize
• balance

Phrases with careen

• careen over

  to move or drive over something quickly and recklessly

  Example

  The motorcycle careened over the hill and into the valley below.

• careen into

  to collide with something while moving quickly and uncontrollably

  Example

  The truck careened into the guardrail on the highway.

• careen around

  to move or drive around quickly and recklessly

  Example

  The race car careened around the track at breakneck speed.

Origins of careen

from French 'carène', meaning 'keel of a ship'

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Summary: careen in Brief

The verb 'careen' [kuh-reen] means to move quickly and uncontrollably sideways or in an abnormal manner, often tilting to one side. It can be used to describe vehicles, such as 'The car careened off the road and crashed into a tree,' or objects, such as 'The bicycle careened out of control and hit a parked car.' 'Careen' can also be used in phrases like 'careen over,' 'careen into,' and 'careen around,' which describe reckless and fast movements.