Definition of capsize Capsize

/kæˈpsajˌz/ - [katpsayz] - cap•size

We found 10 definitions of capsize from 8 different sources.

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What does capsize mean?

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Verb

capsizes, capsizing, capsized  

capsize - overturn accidentally; "Don't rock the boat or it will capsize!"
  turtle, turn turtle
  tip over, tump over, overturn, turn over turn from an upright or normal position; "The big vase overturned"; "The canoe tumped over"
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • capsize (v. t. & i.)
    To upset or overturn, as a vessel or other body.
  • capsize (n.)
    An upset or overturn.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • capsize
    To overturn.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • capsize
    kap-sīz′, v.t. to upset.—v.i. to be upset. [Ety. dub.; Prof. Skeat suggests Sp. cabezar, to nod, pitch.]

Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book ⛵

  • capsize
    To upset or overturn anything.

Vulgar Tongue DictionaryDictionary of the Vulgar Tongue 👅

  • capsize
    To overturn or reverse. He took his broth till he capsized; he drank till he fell out of his chair. SEA TERM.

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  • capsize, verb, present, 1st person singular of capsize (infinitive).
  • capsize, verb (infinitive).

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