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Verb — To turn over or roll over in the water, or to cause a boat to do so.

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the boat capsized capsize in rough seas

Etymology

First recorded in English in the late 1700s; its origin is uncertain, though it may be related to a Spanish word for sinking bow-first.

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What does “capsize” mean?

The word “capsize” means to turn over or roll over in the water, or to cause a boat to do so. In plain terms, to flip over in the water, usually said of boats.

How do you pronounce “capsize”?

“Capsize” is pronounced kap-SYZ (/ˈkæpsaɪz/ in IPA).

How do you use “capsize” in a sentence?

Here is “capsize” used in a sentence: “The small dinghy capsized in the sudden squall.”

What part of speech is “capsize”?

“Capsize” is a verb.

Where does the word “capsize” come from?

The word “capsize” dates back to around 1700 and comes from Spanish. First recorded in English in the late 1700s; its origin is uncertain, though it may be related to a Spanish word for sinking bow-first.

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