capsize
To overturnTo overturn.
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» The boat Tom was on capsized.
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By meaning 2
Examples
32 sentencesThe boat Tom was on capsized.
A strong gust of wind capsized the boat.
ruСильный порыв ветра перевернул лодку. — marafon
What should you do if your canoe capsizes?
Meaning
3 senses(intransitive)To overturn.
kentern
опроки́дыватьсяoprokídyvatʹsja, опроки́нутьсяoprokínutʹsja, перевора́чиватьсяperevoráčivatʹsja
overturn accidentally
(transitive)To cause (a ship) to overturn.
zum Kentern bringen
опроки́дыватьoprokídyvatʹ, опроки́нутьoprokínutʹ, перевора́чиватьperevoráčivatʹ
(intransitive)To deform under stress.
Origin
Attested since 1788. Origin unknown. Possibly related to Spanish chapuzar (“to sink by theAttested since 1788. Origin unknown. Possibly related to Spanish chapuzar (“to sink by the head”).
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Forms
capsizes, capsizing, capsized, capsizedTenses
capsize · capsized · will capsize · have capsizedSynonyms
4 synonyms- overturn accidentally:turtleturn turtle
Word family
5 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle
See also
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