foundering
foundering · founderings
The act by which a vessel foundersThe act by which a vessel founders.
US/fˈaʊndɚɪŋ/
Meaning
1 sensesThe act by which a vessel founders.
More definitions
- (of a ship) sinking
Forms
plural: founderings| Singular | foundering |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- (of a ship) sinking:going under
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedfounder
See also
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