capsize
Translation
to capsize, to overturn, to flip over
Examples
The small boat capsized in the storm.
The small boat capsized in the storm.
A huge wave capsized the yacht.
A huge wave capsized the yacht.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to capsize (intransitive) The small boat capsized in the storm.
((sth.)) to capsize (sth.) (transitive) A huge wave capsized the yacht.
Similar Words
Synonyms: overturn, flip over, keel over
Etymology
Origin uncertain, possibly from Spanish 'cabecear' (to nod, pitch) or from 'cap' (head) + 'size' (side), meaning head over side.
Memory Tips
Imagine a boat's 'cap' (top) changing 'size' (side) with the bottom.