Definition of careen

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  • careen is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 8
  • careen is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 8
  • careen is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 10

Definition of careen

  • move sideways or in an unsteady way (verb)

    Examples

    1. The ship careened out of control

    Synonyms

    1. shift
    2. tilt
    3. wobble
  • pitching dangerously to one side (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. rock
    2. sway
    3. tilt
  • walk as if unable to control one's movements (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. keel
    2. lurch
    3. reel
    4. stagger
    5. swag

See definition of careen in Merriam Webster