No. 10,662 in Swedish
krängande
"Krängande" means "jerking" or "lurching" in English, often referring to abrupt or uneven movements.
In a sentence
Båten kändes krängande på grund av de starka vindarna.
The boat felt swaying due to the strong winds.
Used as an adjective describing the motion of the boat under influence of wind.
Hans åsikter kan ibland uppfattas som krängande och svåra att förstå.
His opinions can sometimes be perceived as contradictory and difficult to understand.
Used as an adjective metaphorically describing a shifting or inconsistent characteristic.
Hon undvek att bära de krängande tygskorna i regnet.
She avoided wearing the slippery fabric shoes in the rain.
Used as an adjective describing the physical property of the shoes causing slippage.
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