Meaning & use
Capsize
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To overturn in the water, typically referring to a boat or ship.
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The small sailboat capsized when a sudden gust hit the sail.
Passengers were told what to do if the ferry were to capsize.
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The origin of the word is uncertain, though it has been used in English since the 18th century, likely from a Spanish or Basque nautical term.
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