Careen

v. t.	1.	(Naut.) To cause (a vessel) to lean over so that she floats on one side, leaving the other side out of water and accessible for repairs below the water line; to case to be off the keel. [imp. & p. p. Careened ; p. pr. & vb. n. Careening.]
v. i.	1.	To incline to one side, or lie over, as a ship when sailing on a wind; to be off the keel.

Noun	1.	careen - pitching dangerously to one side Synonyms: sway, tilt, rock
Verb	1.	careen - walk as if unable to control one's movements; "The drunken man staggered into the room" Synonyms: keel, lurch, reel, stagger, swag
	2.	careen - move sideways or in an unsteady way; "The ship careened out of control" Synonyms: wobble, tilt, shift

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