capsize

UK
/ˈkæp.saɪz/
US
/ˈkæp.saɪz/

Translations

capsizenoun
capsizes
pl
UK
/kæpˈsaɪz/
US
/kæpˈsaɪz/
The sudden storm caused the capsize of the small boat.
Внезапный шторм вызвал опрокидывание маленькой лодки.
capsizeverb
capsized
Past Simple
capsized
Past Participle
capsizing
Gerund
UK
/ˈkæp.saɪz/
US
/ˈkæp.saɪz/
The boat began to capsize in the strong winds.
Лодка начала опрокидываться на сильном ветру.
Additional translations
Synonyms
tip over
roll over
capsizeadjective
Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to an overturning of a boat or ship.

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.