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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An overturning of a boat etc.
2. 2
   (nautical) the event of a boat accidentally turning over in the water wordnet

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of capsize form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

All synonyms

keel overturn turtleturn turtlebe lostcareencome a cropper

Example

More examples

"Stop moving around so much! You're making the boat pitch, and we'll end up capsizing."

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