Pitchpole
//ˈpɪt͡ʃpoʊl//
"Pitchpole" in a Sentence (3 examples)
Pitchpoling is the most dangerous way a boat can capsize.
Pitchpoling occurs when the bow buries itself in the wave ahead while the wave behind lifts the aft section up and over.
The advanced design of new cats makes pitchpoling less likely.
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