vbl. sb. [f. as prec. + -ING1.] The action of the verb CAREEN.
1668. in Wilkins, Real. Char., 283.
1692. in Capt. Smith’s Seaman’s Gram., xvi. 76. Careening, is bringing a Ship to lye down on one side while they trim and caulk the other.
1833. Brewster, Nat. Magic, vi. 141. They were greatly heeled-to one side, or in the position called careening.
attrib. 1697. Dampier, Voy., I. iii. 38. A good careening place.
1790. Beatson, Nav. & Mil. Mem., II. 52. The careening-wharfs, store-houses, pits, &c. are entirely decayed.
