CAREENING Meaning and
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Careening refers to the process of tilting, tipping, or leaning a vehicle or vessel to one side. The term often applies to ships or boats, where careening is commonly done to clean, repair, or inspect the hull. It involves intentionally grounding the vessel on a beach, a slipway, or in a specially designed docking area, thereby causing it to lean to one side.
Typically, when careening a ship, maintenance tasks such as scraping the hull, applying anti-fouling paint, or replacing damaged planks or copper sheathing are carried out. The ship is tilted to expose the part of the hull that is normally submerged underwater, making it easier for workers to access and work on it. The weight of the ship on the ground or supports prevents it from tipping over completely.
Historically, careening was also performed to remove barnacles, seaweed, and other organisms that accumulated on the hull, thereby improving the vessel's speed and maneuverability. Careening was a common practice during the age of sailing ships, especially in areas without dry docks or adequate facilities for hull maintenance.
Outside of marine contexts, careening can also refer to the act of leaning or tilting abruptly in a non-nautical sense. For example, if a car careens off the road, it means the vehicle suddenly veers or swerves unintentionally. In this sense, careening implies a loss of control and a rapid movement off the intended path.
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The act of heaving down a ship on one side.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of CAREENING
The word "careening" has an interesting etymology that traces back to both French and Spanish origins. The term originated from the French word "carène", which referred to the hull of a ship. The French word is derived from the Old Occitan word "carina" and ultimately from Latin "carina" meaning "Keel of a ship".
Additionally, the term "careen" was influenced by the Spanish word "carena" with the same meaning. Spanish explorers and sailors heavily influenced maritime activities, and their use of "careenar" (meaning "to beach a ship for cleaning or repair") became associated with the concept of careening ships. Over time, the word "careen" came to be used in English to describe the process of heeling a ship onto one side to clean, repair, or refit the hull.
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