careen
Prononciation : [kəˈriːn]
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Contexte : « movement »
(verb) to move quickly and uncontrollably, especially in a sideways direction. Imagine when a car goes too fast and swerves; that's careening.
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The bicycle careened down the hill, and the rider was laughing all the way.
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The car didn’t careen off the road; it was driving safely and smoothly.
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Did you see how that skateboarder careened around the corner?
Contexte : « sudden change »
(verb) to shift or tilt suddenly. It’s like when a ship tilts over to one side unexpectedly.
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The boat careened to the side as a big wave hit it.
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The boat didn't careen at all; it stayed steady and balanced.
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What happened to make the ship careen so suddenly?
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