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imp. & p. p.
of Careen
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Careen
n.
Liable to careen or be overset, as a ship when she is too narrow, or has not sufficient ballast, or is loaded too high, to carry full sail.
v. i.
To incline to one side, or lie over, as a ship when sailing on a wind; to be off the keel.
superl.
Bearing a press of canvas without careening much; as, a stiff vessel; -- opposed to crank.
n.
A low, flat vessel, resembling a barge, furnished with cranes, capstans, and other machinery, used in careening ships, raising weights, drawing piles, etc., chiefly in the Mediterranean; a lighter.
v. i.
Hence, to regain an upright position, as a ship or boat, after careening.
n.
A place for careening.
n.
Expense of careening ships.
v. t.
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.
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