careen

[ kuh-reenĀ ]
pitching dangerously to one side

USE 1
The car careened around the corner, narrowly missing the streetlight.

USE 2
During the storm, the ship careened violently, causing passengers to hold onto anything they could.

USE 3
The cyclist careened down the hill at breakneck speed, leaning sharply to avoid obstacles.

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