<p><strong>Verb (used with object)</strong></p><ul><li>To cause (a ship) to lie over on a side, as for repairs or cleaning; heave down.</li><li>To clean or repair (a ship lying on its side for the purpose).</li><li>To cause (a ship) to heel over or list, as by the force of a beam wind.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used without object)</strong></p><ul><li>(Of a vehicle) To lean, sway, or tip to one side while in motion: The car careened around the corner.</li><li>(Of a ship) To heel over or list.</li><li>South Midland U.S. to lean or bend away from the vertical position: The barn was careening a little.</li></ul><p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>A careening.</li><li>Nautical. The position of a careened ship.</li></ul>