Translations for „careen“ in the English » German Dictionary

I . ca·reen [kəˈri:n] VB trans

to careen a boat

ein Schiff kielholen

II . ca·reen [kəˈri:n] VB intr

1. careen NAUT:

careen

sich acc auf die Seite legen

careen

krängen spec

2. careen esp Am (career):

careen

rasen

to careen down VB

User Entry

to careen down (career) Am

hin-/herunterrasen inf

Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to careen a boat

ein Schiff kielholen

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

The van spins out of control and goes careening over a cliff.

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The transport careens through a dimly lit tunnel with paintings of spear-wielding skeletal warriors adorning the walls.

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The ship was promptly beached on the southern bank and careened to make repairs to the hull.

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They looked up to see an alligator, wearing a red scarf and gold innertube, careening down the mountain at top speed.

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After careening into a field, the car somersaulted three times.

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Careening around the town's streets became increasing popular, but the incidence and frequency of pedestrian collisions and risk to life grew proportionately.

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The car careens off the road and crashes.

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During this time, the ship was discovered to be badly leaking, and despite careening, they were unable to effect the necessary repairs.

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The harbour was large enough to accommodate their ships and provided a place to careen and repair these vessels.

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A beach favoured for careening was called a careenage.

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