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careening
verb
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Divide careening into syllables:

ca · reen · ing

How to pronounce careening:

Definition of careening:

careening (verb):
to put (a ship or boat) on a beach especially in order to clean, caulk, or repair the hull

Synonyms for careening:

tossingswayingwobblingshakingjerkingrockinglurchingrollinghaltingtumbling

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