careen

• Substantiv für ein plötzliches, unkontrolliertes Kippen oder Schräglage zur Seite, oft bei riskanter oder gefährlicher Bewegung; auch für das seitliche Ausschwenken eines Fahrzeugs oder Schiffs.

A noun referring to a sudden, uncontrolled lurch or tilt to one side, often implying a dangerous or precarious movement.

1. Pitching dangerously to one sideC1formal

   A sudden, uncontrolled leaning or tilting movement, especially of a vehicle or ship.

   Krängung

   • The car's careen to the left startled the passengers.
   • The ship's careen during the storm caused panic on deck.
   • He corrected the careen of the bicycle just in time.

   Synonymeheellistlurchswaytilt

   Antonymebalancestabilitysteadiness

• Sich schnell und unkontrolliert bewegen, oft seitlich schlingernd oder in Schräglage; in der Seefahrt ein Schiff auf die Seite legen, um es zu reinigen oder zu reparieren.

A verb meaning to move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way, often lurching or swerving; in nautical contexts, it means to tilt a ship on its side for cleaning or repair.

1. Move unsteadilyB2informal

   To walk or move in an uncontrolled, swaying, or lurching manner, as if unable to maintain balance.

   Schwankend gehen

   • The drunk man careened down the street, bumping into walls.
   • She careened through the crowded room, spilling her drink.
   • The toddler careened across the playground, arms flailing.

   Synonymelurchreelrockstaggerswayteetertotterwobble

   Antonymebalancesteady

2. Sway or lurch sidewaysB2formal

   To move suddenly or uncontrollably to one side, often while in motion.

   Seitlich ausscheren

   • The car careened off the road and into a ditch.
   • The ship careened dangerously in the stormy sea.
   • The cyclist careened sideways to avoid a pedestrian.

   Synonymelurchpitchreelrockrollstaggerswayswervetiltveer

   Antonymesteady