1. to capsize end over end, especially of a boat being flipped forward by a large wave
Usage: nautical; past tense of pitchpole

Examples

• The small sailboat pitchpoled in the heavy surf.
• During the storm, several vessels pitchpoled near the harbor.
• The kayak pitchpoled when it hit the standing wave.
• Witnesses saw the fishing boat get pitchpoled by a rogue wave.
• The crew was rescued after their yacht pitchpoled in rough seas.