capsize
Translation
to capsize, to overturn
Examples
The small boat capsized in the storm.
The small boat capsized in the storm.
A huge wave capsized the canoe.
A huge wave capsized the canoe.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to overturn (intransitive) The boat might capsize in these high winds.
((sth.)) to cause (sth.) to overturn (transitive) The wave capsized the small fishing boat.
Similar Words
Synonyms: overturn, flip over, keel over
Etymology
Origin is uncertain, possibly from Spanish 'cabecear' (to nod, pitch) or a mix of 'cap' (head) and 'size' (position).
Memory Tips
Imagine a boat's 'cap' (top) going down to its 'size' (bottom) in the water.