verb
- to capsize end over end, especially of a boat turning completely over forward or backward
Usage: nautical
Examples
- The small sailboat pitchpoles in the heavy surf.
- Strong winds caused the yacht to pitchpole during the storm.
- The crew watched helplessly as their vessel pitchpoles in the rough seas.
- Racing boats sometimes pitchpole when they hit waves at high speed.
- The catamaran pitchpoles after catching its bow in a large wave.
- Experienced sailors know how to prevent their boat from pitchpoling in dangerous conditions.