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capsize

UK
/ˈkæp.saɪz/
US
/ˈkæp.saɪz/

Translations

capsizenoun
capsizes
pl
UK
/kæpˈsaɪz/
US
/kæpˈsaɪz/
chavirementTerme maritime.
The sudden storm caused the capsize of the small fishing boat.
La tempête soudaine a provoqué le chavirement du petit bateau de pêche.
capsizeverb
capsized
Past Simple
capsized
Past Participle
capsizing
Gerund
UK
/ˈkæp.saɪz/
US
/ˈkæp.saɪz/
chavirerEmploi surtout maritime ; peut aussi s’employer au sens transitif (« faire chavirer »).
The strong winds caused the small sailboat to capsize in the middle of the lake.
Les vents violents ont fait chavirer le petit voilier au milieu du lac.
Synonyms
overturn
tip over
upend
invert
roll over
capsizeadjective
Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to an overturning of a boat or ship.
de chavirageEmploi technique, surtout dans le contexte nautique et des exercices de sécurité.
The crew practised a capsize drill before setting sail.
L’équipage a pratiqué un exercice de chavirage avant de prendre la mer.

Definitions

capsizenoun
The act of a boat or ship overturning in the water.
The sudden storm caused the capsize of the small fishing boat.
capsizeverb
To overturn or cause to overturn, especially a boat or ship.
The strong winds caused the small sailboat to capsize in the middle of the lake.
capsizeadjective
Relating to or intended for dealing with the overturning of a boat or ship.
The crew practised a capsize drill before setting sail.
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