verb
- to turn over completely or cause to turn over completely, especially a boat in water
Usage: nautical
Examples
- The small sailboat capsizes in the rough waves.
- Strong winds can capsize even experienced sailors’ boats.
- The canoe capsizes when both passengers lean to one side.
- He capsizes his kayak while trying to navigate the rapids.
- The ferry capsizes after hitting the rocks near shore.
- Without proper ballast, the yacht capsizes in the storm.