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careening Definition and Meaning in English (careening definition)

verb
Synonyms:lurchingswayingstaggering
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Careening definition: Careening describes the action of a vehicle or person moving rapidly and uncontrollably from side to side, often on the verge of tipping over.

Definitions of Careening

  1. 1verb

    Careening describes the action of a vehicle or person moving rapidly and uncontrollably from side to side, often on the verge of tipping over.

Example Sentences

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“The old car was careening down the winding road, barely staying on its wheels.”

casual

“He watched the boat careening wildly in the storm.”

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infinitivecareen
third person singularcareens
past tensecareened
gerundcareening

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Careening definition: Careening describes the action of a vehicle or person moving rapidly and uncontrollably from side to side, often on the verge of tipping over.
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'Careening' translates to 'careening' in English. Careening definition: Careening describes the action of a vehicle or person moving rapidly and uncontrollably from side to side, often on the verge of tipping over.
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