What does carreen mean? Definition of careen
(Entry 1 of 2) transitive verb. 1 :
to put (a ship or boat) on a beach especially in order to clean, caulk, or repair the hull
. 2 : to cause to heel over High waves careened the boat. intransitive verb.
Late 16th century (as a noun denoting the position of a careened ship):
from French carène, from Italian carena, from Latin carina ‘a keel’
. Sense 1 was influenced by the verb career.
verb.
to sway or cause to sway dangerously over to one side
.
:
feeling or showing concern for or kindness to others
a kind, caring person I waited expectantly for the sympathy to come pouring out, since Mary Anne is the most sensitive, caring person I know …—
The vessel is grounded broadside onto a steep beach and then pulled over with tackles from the mastheads to strong points on the beach
. This brings one side of the hull out of the water. Careening may be assisted by moving ballast to one side of the hull.
“Career” meant to rush recklessly and out of control, while “careen” meant to tilt, tip, or heel over
(as a ship might do).
Antonyms.
unwind stay in place
victory disarrange misbehave ratite straighten. lurch pitching tilt pitch sway.
Definition of capri pants
:
close-fitting women’s pants that end above the ankle
. — called also capris.
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part of speech: intransitive verb |
inflections: careens, careening, careened | definition 1: esp. of a vehicle, to sway while moving fast, or to move fast and unsteadily. The truck careened down the hill looking as if it might topple into the ditch. |
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1 :
marked by firm determination
: resolved a resolute character. 2 : bold, steady a resolute gaze. resolute.
The smell of sick mates was not the only odor to accompany pirates on their adventures around the globe
. Dirty bodies abound on pirate ships! Fresh water was a precious resource that wouldn’t be wasted on personal hygiene and salt water would irritate the skin and cause the chafing of clothes against the skin.
The merchant sailors took
two weeks
to finish the job, which is probably why the practice didn’t spread. But on many occasions, the pirates turned this chore into an excuse to party.
The word cavalier originally meant a horseman, and particularly a loyal follower of the British King Charles I.
The term cavalier was used as a kind of insult
, insinuating that the Cavaliers were men who were pompous and overbearing.
1 :
easy and lighthearted in manner
. 2 : having or showing no concern for a serious or important matter He has a cavalier attitude about money. More from Merriam-Webster on cavalier.
adjective.
haughty, disdainful, or supercilious
: an arrogant and cavalier attitude toward others. offhand or unceremonious: The very dignified officials were confused by his cavalier manner.
Yes, capri is in the scrabble dictionary
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(figuratively, slang)
Any chaotic situation
.
great damage, utter defeat, or chaos
:We are charting a way forward after the Election Day carnage. Archaic. dead bodies, as of those slain in battle.
The definition of carnage refers to mass death, killing or slaughter. An example of carnage is when there are many dead bodies after a bomb has gone off. noun. 2.
Death and destruction
.
kɝˈiːn)
Pitching dangerously to one side
. Antonyms. unwind stay in place victory disarrange misbehave ratite straighten. lurch pitching tilt pitch sway.
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