capsize
Use Capsize in a sentence
saɪz, kæpˈsaɪz verb (used without object), verb (used with object), cap·sized, cap·siz·ing.
to turn bottom up; overturn: The boat capsized. They capsized the boat.
Origin:
1780–90; origin uncertain
1780–90; origin uncertain
Related forms
cap·siz·a·ble, adjective
non·cap·siz·a·ble, adjective
un·cap·siz·a·ble, adjective
un·cap·sized, adjective
Antonyms
right.
right.
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capsize (kæpˈsaɪz) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| to overturn accidentally; upset | |
| [C18: of uncertain origin] | |
| cap'sizal | |
| —n | |
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Capsize
is always a great word to know.
So is doohickey. Does it mean:
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
| a gadget; dingus; thingumbob. |
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Word Origin & History
capsize
1788, a nautical word of obscure origin, perhaps (as Skeat suggests) from Sp. capuzar "to sink by the head," from cabo "head."
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Example sentences
On the other hand several small waves in quick succession can overturn, or capsize, the boat.
Kneel while going through rapids, you will be less likely to capsize.
Hypothermia can take hold even if boaters don't capsize.
The current may pin the boater or boat against these obstacles or cause a boat to capsize.
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