verb
career
To move quickly and uncontrollably.
The empty cart careers down the steep driveway.
Etymology
French carrière named a course, especially one for racing. The verb preserves the rapid motion along such a course, extending it to headlong or uncontrolled movement.
More examples
- The car careered across the wet road.
- A loose barrel was careering toward the gate.
- They watched the sled career around the bend.
Forms
career · careers · careered · careering