Pitchpoling is the most dangerous way a boat can capsize.
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Pitchpole
//ˈpɪt͡ʃpoʊl//
Synonyms for "pitchpole" (13 found)
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Translations
4 translations across 3 languages.
Finnish
1 entries- mennä keulan kautta ympäri verb (capsize end over end)
French
1 entries- sancir verb (capsize end over end)
German
2 entries- sich überschlagen verb (capsize end over end)
- überschlagen verb (capsize end over end)
Sample sentences
3 total sentences available.
Pitchpoling occurs when the bow buries itself in the wave ahead while the wave behind lifts the aft section up and over.
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The advanced design of new cats makes pitchpoling less likely.
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