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careening

/kɛriːnɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does careening mean?

verb

to move or cause something to move in a wild or uncontrolled way, often in a curved or zigzag path. to turn or swerve sharply, often in a sudden or unexpected way.

Example

"The car careened out of control around the corner, narrowly avoiding a collision."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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