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capsize

/ˈkæp.saɪz/

capsizenoun

capsizes

/kæpˈsaɪz/

Translations

The sudden storm caused the capsize of the small boat.

Внезапный шторм вызвал опрокидывание маленькой лодки.

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

Gerund

/ˈkæp.saɪz/

Translations

The boat began to capsize in the strong winds.

Лодка начала опрокидываться на сильном ветру.

Additional translations

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.

Definitions

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

The crew practised a capsize drill before setting sail.