transitive. To submerge. For besench, v.

transitive. To cause (esp. a ship) to plunge or go down beneath the water; to send to the bottom of the sea. †Formerly also with up. Also in…

transitive. To cover completely with water or other fluid so as to ruin or destroy; to submerge, drown; occasionally to sink (a boat).

transitive. To cause (a ship) to fill with water and sink; to send to the bottom.