careen

• Nom désignant une inclinaison ou un mouvement soudain et incontrôlé d'un côté, souvent avec une connotation de risque ou de danger.

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.

   Gîte dangereux

   • 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.

   Synonymesheellistlurchswaytilt

   Antonymesbalancestabilitysteadiness

• Verbe signifiant se déplacer rapidement et de manière incontrôlée, souvent avec une gîte ou des embardées ; dans un contexte maritime, faire pencher un navire sur le côté pour le nettoyer ou le réparer.

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.

   Tituber, vaciller en avançant

   • 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.

   Synonymeslurchreelrockstaggerswayteetertotterwobble

   Antonymesbalancesteady

2. Sway or lurch sidewaysB2formal

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

   tanguer violemment

   • 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.

   Synonymeslurchpitchreelrockrollstaggerswayswervetiltveer

   Antonymessteady