careener

/kærˈinər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who steers a ship or boat, especially a racing yacht, to make it lean sharply to one side for speed.

“The skilled careener adjusted the sail to maximize their speed in the competition.”

2. noun

A person who tends to careen or veer out of control.

“The reckless careener on the bike narrowly avoided hitting a pedestrian.”

Synonyms

  • helmsman
  • skipper

Antonyms

  • stabilizer