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capsize
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Capsize
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cap·size
/
ˈkæp
saɪz, kæpˈsaɪz
/
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[
kap
-sahyz, kap-
sahyz
]
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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
Related forms
cap·siz·a·ble,
adjective
non·cap·siz·a·ble,
adjective
un·cap·siz·a·ble,
adjective
un·cap·sized,
adjective
Synonyms
See
upset
.
Antonyms
right.
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capsize
(kæpˈsaɪz)
—
vb
to overturn accidentally; upset
[C18: of uncertain origin]
cap'sizal
—
n
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
2009 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins
Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009
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Etymonline
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."
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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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
.
This, of course makes them less stable, more prone to
capsize
.
The ultimate stability hazard is
capsize
, a fast moving event with the potential to cause devastating loss of life.
Standing up or changing position can unbalance and
capsize
a small boat.
Tons of water pumped into the ship by fireboats caused it to list and then
capsize
.
The impact caused ten fishermen to fall into the sea, and their boat to
capsize
.
Attempting to cross under or through the barrier can result in a
capsize
.
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