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careen in German

careen in German is krängen, kielholen, schlingern — careen means to heave a ship down on one side so as to expose the other, in order to clean it of barnacles and weed, or to repair it below the water line.

careen in German

krängen
verb
(nautical, transitive) To heave a ship down on one side so as to expose the other, in order to clean it of barnacles and weed, or to repair it below the water line.
kielholen
verb
(nautical, transitive) To heave a ship down on one side so as to expose the other, in order to clean it of barnacles and weed, or to repair it below the water line.
krängen
verb
(nautical, intransitive) To tilt on one side.
schlingern
verb
(intransitive) To lurch or sway violently from side to side.

What does "careen" mean?

  1. verb To heave a ship down on one side so as to expose the other, in order to clean it of barnacles and weed, or to repair it below the water line.
  2. verb To tilt on one side.
  3. verb To lurch or sway violently from side to side.
  4. verb To tilt or lean while in motion.

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "careen" in German?

"careen" in German is krängen, kielholen, schlingern. careen means: To heave a ship down on one side so as to expose the other, in order to clean it of barnacles and weed, or to repair it below the water line.

Are there other ways to say "careen" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "careen": krängen, kielholen, schlingern.

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