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Capsize - English meaning

kæpˈsaɪz

Capsize – definitions in English dictionary

verb

(of a boat) be overturned in the water.

Usage examples:

The craft capsized in heavy seas

Synonims:

OverturnTurn overTurn upside downUpsetUpendKnock overFlip overTip overTopple overInvertKeel overTurn turtlePitchpoleOverset
noun

An instance of capsizing.

Usage examples:

Do you know what to do in the event of a capsize?
verb

To turn over or cause a boat or ship to turn over in the water

Usage examples:

[ i ] a passenger ferry capsized in rough seas sunday morning.
verb

To (cause a boat or ship to) turn upside down by accident while on water

Usage examples:

A huge wave capsized the yacht., when the boat capsized we were trapped underneath it.

Capsize translation into English

Capsize: translate from English into Chinese

Translate capsize into Chinese (Simplified)}
倾覆, 覆没, 翻覆, 翻倒, 翻

Capsize: translate from English into Dutch

Translate capsize into Dutch}
Kapseizen, Omslaan

Capsize: translate from English into French

Translate capsize into French}
Chavirer, Renverser, Se renverser

Capsize: translate from English into German

Translate capsize into German}
Kentern, Zum kentern bringen

Capsize: translate from English into Hindi

Translate capsize into Hindi}
नाव को उलटना, उलट जाना, उलटना, नाव का औंधा करना, जहाज़ का औंधा करना, जहाज़ को उलटना, उलट देना

Capsize: translate from English into Italian

Translate capsize into Italian}
Capovolgersi, Rovesciare, Ribaltare, Capovolgere

Capsize: translate from English into Korean

Translate capsize into Korean}
뒤집다

Capsize: translate from English into Russian

Translate capsize into Russian}
Опрокидываться, Опрокидывание, Опрокидывать

Capsize: translate from English into Spanish

Translate capsize into Spanish}
Zozobrar, Volcar a, Privar de la base, Zozobramiento

Word origin

late 18th century: perhaps based on Spanish capuzar ‘sink (a ship) by the head’, from cabo ‘head’ + chapuzar ‘to dive or duck’.

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Capsize – similar words

capsizes

kæpˈsaɪz

verb

(of a boat) be overturned in the water.

Usage examples:

The craft capsized in heavy seas
noun

An instance of capsizing.

Usage examples:

Do you know what to do in the event of a capsize?
verb

To (cause a boat or ship to) turn upside down by accident while on water

Usage examples:

A huge wave capsized the yacht., when the boat capsized we were trapped underneath it.
Capsizes - all meanings in English

capsized

kæpˈsaɪz

adjective

(of a boat) overturned in the water.

Usage examples:

A capsized dinghy
verb

(of a boat) be overturned in the water.

Usage examples:

The craft capsized in heavy seas
verb

Past simple and past participle of capsize

Capsized - all meanings in English

Capsize synonims

invert

ɪnˈvɜːt

verb

Put upside down or in the opposite position, order, or arrangement.

Usage examples:

Invert the mousse on to a serving plate
noun

An arch constructed in an upside-down position to provide lateral support, e.g. in a tunnel.

noun

Short for invertebrate.

Invert - all meanings in English

overset

verb

Overturn.

Usage examples:

He overset the primus stove while cooking his supper
Overset - all meanings in English

overturn

verb

Tip (something) over so that it is on its side or upside down.

Usage examples:

The crowd proceeded to overturn cars and set them on fire
noun

An act of overturning something.

Usage examples:

For the most part the only people who actually bothered to look at the registration rolls and allow…
verb

To turn over, or to cause something to turn over

Usage examples:

[ i ] the truck overturned, spilling its cargo., [ t ] the court of appeals overturned her convicti…
Overturn - all meanings in English

pitchpole

verb

Somersault.

Usage examples:

The boat pitchpoled and broke its mast
noun

A somersault.

Pitchpole - all meanings in English

turn turtle

phrase

(chiefly of a boat) turn upside down.

Usage examples:

The other boat nearly turned turtle several times
Turn turtle - all meanings in English

turn upside down

idiom

To search everywhere for something, sometimes leaving a place very untidy

Usage examples:

I turned the apartment upside down but i couldn't find the letter., another poor harvest could turn…
Turn upside down - all meanings in English

upend

verb

Set or turn (something) on its end or upside down.

Usage examples:

She upended a can of soup over the portions
verb

To push or move something so that the part that usually touches the ground is not touching the ground any more

Usage examples:

She upended the chessboard halfway through the game because she was losing.
Upend - all meanings in English

upset

verb

Make (someone) unhappy, disappointed, or worried.

Usage examples:

The accusation upset her
noun

An unexpected result or situation.

Usage examples:

The greatest upset in boxing history
adjective

Unhappy, disappointed, or worried.

Usage examples:

She looked pale and upset
Upset - all meanings in English

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