careen (C1)
verb
Pronunciation: /kəˈriːn/
Definition
To turn a ship on its side for cleaning or repair; or, more commonly, to move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way, often from side to side.
Examples
The old truck began to careen down the winding mountain road after its brakes failed.
Spectators watched in horror as the runaway shopping cart careened through the crowded market.
During the storm, the small boat would careen violently with each crashing wave.
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