capsize — English Dictionary

Verb

1. To overturn.

   Usage

   • Intransitive

   Synonyms

   upsetkeel overturn turtle

   Examples

   Baby, I think I'm capsizing / The waves are rising and rising

2. To cause (a ship) to overturn.

   Usage

   • Transitive

   Examples

   But what if carrying sail capsize the boat?

3. To deform under stress.

   Usage

   • Intransitive
   • of knots

   Examples

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   There are even cases where a totally different knot may result when carelessly pulled. Tie the Granny Knot around any object and pull one end, and it will capsize into Two Half Hitches.

Noun

1. The act of, or occurrence of capsizing or overturning.

Verb

1. overturn accidentally

   Synonyms

   turtleturn turtle

   Broader terms

   overturnturn overtip overtump over

   Examples

   Don't rock the boat or it will capsize!