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capsize

/ˈkæp.saɪz/

capsizenoun

capsizes

/kæpˈsaɪz/

Translations

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.

Definitions

The act of a boat or ship overturning in the water.

The sudden storm caused the capsize of the small fishing boat.

capsizeverb

capsized

Past Simple

capsized

Past Participle

capsizing

ing-form

/ˈkæp.saɪz/

Translations

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

tip over

roll over

capsizeadjective

Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to an overturning of a boat or ship.

Translations

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

Relating to or intended for dealing with the overturning of a boat or ship.

The crew practised a capsize drill before setting sail.