Synonyms for capsize

Grammar : Verb

Spell : kap-sahyz, kap-sahyz

Phonetic Transcription : ˈkæp saɪz, kæpˈsaɪz

Définition of capsize

Origin : 1780 (transitive); 1792 (intransitive), a nautical word of obscure origin, perhaps (as Skeat suggests) from Spanish capuzar "to sink by the head," from cabo "head," from Latin caput (see capitulum). For sense, cf. French chavirer "to capsize, upset," faire capot "capsize;" Provençal cap virar "to turn the head." Related: Capsized; capsizing.

verb overturn

Example sentences :

The ferry-boat rocked like a sieve and was about to capsize.
Extract from : « The Chinese Fairy Book » by Various

When a boat is topheavy or its center of gravity is too high, the boat is liable to capsize.
Extract from : « Boys' Book of Model Boats » by Raymond Francis Yates

Suppose the great monster did come up and capsize them—they were ever so far from land.
Extract from : « The Great Hunger » by Johan Bojer

“Capsize her and let her drift,” said the leader of the party.
Extract from : « Kilgorman » by Talbot Baines Reed

Jack helped me in and then I balanced his effort so as not to capsize again.
Extract from : « A Canyon Voyage » by Frederick S. Dellenbaugh

They pulled towards it, the seas, as they rolled in, threatening to capsize her.
Extract from : « The Voyages of the Ranger and Crusader » by W.H.G. Kingston

Lower and lower she went, until I thought she was going to capsize.
Extract from : « The Cruise of the Dainty » by William H. G. Kingston

How is it that it was not ruined in the capsize at Coteau des Cedres?
Extract from : « The Road to Frontenac » by Samuel Merwin

A few minutes after seven the "Alexander" was seen to capsize and disappear.
Extract from : « Famous Sea Fights » by John Richard Hale

But they saved it by skillful, swift handling from a capsize.
Extract from : « The Boy Scouts at the Panama Canal » by John Henry Goldfrap

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