CAREEN


Meaning of CAREEN in English

[ kə'ri:n ]

■ verb

1》 turn (a ship) on its side for cleaning or repair.

↘(of a ship) tilt; lean over.

2》 chiefly N. Amer. move in a swift and uncontrolled way.

Origin

C16: from Fr. carène , from Ital. carena , from L. carina 'a keel'.

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