Vocabulary Spotlight
Careen
Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: तेजी से झुकना (teezi se jhukna) – Kisi vehicle ya object ka quickly aur uncontrollably ek side se dusri side par tilt hona.
Pronunciation
[kuh-reen]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Swerve – अचानक मोड़ना (achanak modna)
Related Words
Skid – फिसलना (fisalna)
Word Origin
“Careen” French aur Latin se aaya hai, jo originally “keel” yaani ship ka bottom part ko indicate karta tha, lekin ab iska matlab uncontrollably tilt hone se hai.
Word Family
Verb: Careening – झुकना (jhukna)
Noun: Careen – झटका या अचानक मोड़ (jhatka ya achanak mod)
Usage Examples
1. Gaadi careen karte hue raste se bahar nikal gayi.
– The car careened off the road.
2. Tez hawa aur lehron se boat careen kar rahi thi.
– The boat was careening due to the strong wind and waves.
Cultural Note
India mein mountainous roads ya sharp turns par careening kaafi common hota hai, jisme vehicles speed se tilt ho sakte hain.
In Context
“Careen” ka use uncontrolled movement ya sudden tilting describe karne ke liye hota hai, jo aksar speed ya slippery surfaces ke karan hota hai.