capsize
cap·size
verb \ˈkap-ˌsīz, kap-ˈ\cap·sizedcap·siz·ing
Definition of CAPSIZE
transitive verb
: to cause to overturn <capsize a canoe>
intransitive verb
: to become upset or overturned : turn over <the canoe capsized>
— capsize noun
Examples of CAPSIZE
- They were fooling around and accidentally capsized the canoe.
- <a huge wave out of nowhere caused our little sailboat to capsize>
Origin of CAPSIZE
perhaps from Spanish capuzar or Catalan cabussar to thrust (the head) underwater
First Known Use: 1778
Rhymes with CAPSIZE
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