careen

• Sustantivo que denota una inclinación o escora repentina e incontrolada hacia un lado, a menudo implicando un movimiento peligroso o arriesgado. También puede referirse a un balanceo o sacudida brusca de una embarcación o vehículo.

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.

   Escora peligrosa

   • 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.

   Sinónimosheellistlurchswaytilt

   Antónimosbalancestabilitysteadiness

• Verbo que significa moverse rápida e incontroladamente, a menudo con inclinación o sacudidas; en contexto marítimo, inclinar un barco de costado para limpiarlo o repararlo.

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.

   Moverse de manera inestable

   • 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.

   Sinónimoslurchreelrockstaggerswayteetertotterwobble

   Antónimosbalancesteady

2. Sway or lurch sidewaysB2formal

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

   Bambolearse o ladearse

   • 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.

   Sinónimoslurchpitchreelrockrollstaggerswayswervetiltveer

   Antónimossteady