Definition
capsize
verb
- to turn over completely in water; to cause a boat or ship to overturn
Usage: nautical
Examples
- The small sailboat capsized in the rough waves.
- Strong winds can capsize even experienced sailors.
- The canoe capsized when they hit the rapids.
- He managed to right the kayak after it capsized.
- The ferry capsized during the storm, requiring rescue efforts.
- Overloading the boat could cause it to capsize.