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Careen Definition & Meaning

careen
noun
  1. pitching dangerously to one side
verb
  1. walk as if unable to control one's movements; "The drunken man staggered into the room"
  2. move sideways or in an unsteady way; "The ship careened out of control"

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Frequently asked questions

What does careen mean?
pitching dangerously to one side walk as if unable to control one's movements; "The drunken man staggered into the room" move sideways or in an unsteady way; "The ship careened out of control"
What part of speech is careen?
Careen is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does careen have?
Careen has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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