capsize

[ kap-sahyz, kap-sahyz ]

/ ˈkæp saɪz, kæpˈsaɪz /

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verb (used with or without object), cap·sized, cap·siz·ing.

to turn bottom up; overturn: The ferry capsized and sank in minutes.With a strong kick he capsized the stool.

to upset or collapse: Their marriage almost capsized when they lost their only child.He has a secret that could capsize his career.

Origin of capsize

First recorded in 1780–90; origin uncertain

ANTONYMS FOR capsize

right.

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synonym study for capsize

See upset.

OTHER WORDS FROM capsize

cap·siz·a·ble, adjectivenon·cap·siz·a·ble, adjectiveun·cap·siz·a·ble, adjectiveun·cap·sized, adjective

Words nearby capsize

capsaicin, cap screw, Capsian, capsicum, capsid, capsize, cap sleeve, capsomere, cap spinning, capstan, capstan bar

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Example sentences from the Web for capsize

Men may refuse the challenge of trying to right a ship on the verge of capsize, preferring to wait for an easier test.
Marissa Mayer Stares Down ‘Glass Cliff’ at Yahoo|Nancy Hass|July 18, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Now we looked to see her make straight for the breakers, lift on the first of them, and then capsize.
Havelok The Dane|Charles Whistler
The boat did not capsize when she filled, neither did she broach to, her head was always direct for the shore.
The Cruise of the 'Alerte'|E. F. Knight
It would always remain one of the inexplicable miracles to the girl that the flivver did not capsize.
The Trail of Conflict|Emilie Baker Loring

Then some would hang their whole weight on one side, hoping to capsize them.
The Usurper|Judith Gautier
So, come along, Mr. Powdered-pate; shew me where he is, or I'll capsize you head and heels.'
Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland|Various

British Dictionary definitions for capsize

capsize

/ (kæpˈsaɪz) /

verb

to overturn accidentally; upset

Derived forms of capsize

capsizal, noun

Word Origin for capsize

C18: of uncertain origin

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单词	capsize
释义	capsize [ kap-sahyz, kap-sahyz ] / ˈkæp saɪz, kæpˈsaɪz / SEE SYNONYMS FOR capsize ON THESAURUS.COM verb (used with or without object), cap·sized, cap·siz·ing. to turn bottom up; overturn: The ferry capsized and sank in minutes.With a strong kick he capsized the stool. to upset or collapse: Their marriage almost capsized when they lost their only child.He has a secret that could capsize his career. Origin of capsize First recorded in 1780–90; origin uncertain ANTONYMS FOR capsize right. SEE ANTONYMS FOR capsize ON THESAURUS.COM synonym study for capsize See upset. OTHER WORDS FROM capsize cap·siz·a·ble, adjectivenon·cap·siz·a·ble, adjectiveun·cap·siz·a·ble, adjectiveun·cap·sized, adjective Words nearby capsize capsaicin, cap screw, Capsian, capsicum, capsid, capsize, cap sleeve, capsomere, cap spinning, capstan, capstan bar Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for capsize Men may refuse the challenge of trying to right a ship on the verge of capsize, preferring to wait for an easier test. Marissa Mayer Stares Down ‘Glass Cliff’ at Yahoo\|Nancy Hass\|July 18, 2012\|DAILY BEAST Now we looked to see her make straight for the breakers, lift on the first of them, and then capsize. Havelok The Dane\|Charles Whistler The boat did not capsize when she filled, neither did she broach to, her head was always direct for the shore. The Cruise of the 'Alerte'\|E. F. Knight It would always remain one of the inexplicable miracles to the girl that the flivver did not capsize. The Trail of Conflict\|Emilie Baker Loring Then some would hang their whole weight on one side, hoping to capsize them. The Usurper\|Judith Gautier So, come along, Mr. Powdered-pate; shew me where he is, or I'll capsize you head and heels.' Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland\|Various British Dictionary definitions for capsize capsize / (kæpˈsaɪz) / verb to overturn accidentally; upset Derived forms of capsize capsizal, noun Word Origin for capsize C18: of uncertain origin Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to capsize invert, upset, roll, keel over, turn over, turn turtle, tip over
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capsize

verb (used with or without object), cap·sized, cap·siz·ing.

Origin of capsize

ANTONYMS FOR capsize

synonym study for capsize

OTHER WORDS FROM capsize

Words nearby capsize

Example sentences from the Web for capsize

British Dictionary definitions for capsize

verb

Derived forms of capsize

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