Careering
noun, verb ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Rapid, uncontrollable headlong motion.
"My old friend had tricks, but then I knew its tricks, and I was not less displeased at its manoeuvres, than a good rider is at the well known plunges and careerings of a favorite steed."
- 1 present participle and gerund of career form-of, gerund, participle, present
Example
More examples"A truck was careering along the road."
Etymology
From career + -ing.
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