capsize — to turn over completely; especially of a boat or ship
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to turn over completely; especially of a boat or ship
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkæpsaɪz/
Korean meaning: (배가) 뒤집히다, 전복되다
Korean pronunciation: 캡-사이즈 (강세: 캡)
Example Sentences
- The cruise ship was so big that even a tsunami couldn't capsize it.
- My paper boat capsized in the bathtub - there goes my naval career!
- The fishing boat capsized when everyone rushed to one side to see the whale.
capsize
VERB//ˈkæpsaɪz//
to turn over completely; especially of a boat or ship
💡 Concept
The boat capsized completely!
🎵 Rhyme
Pirates in disguise get a capsized surprise!
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈkæpsaɪz/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈkæpsaɪz/
🌳Etymology
Rootcaps-
Suffix--ize
Origin
16세기 스페인어 'capuzar(물에 빠뜨리다)'에서 유래. 바다를 누비던 스페인 선원들이 배가 뒤집히는 상황을 표현하며 탄생한 단어입니다.
🎵Rhyme
baptizecomprisedisguisesurprise
baptize
comprise
disguise
surprise
🔗Collocations
capsize a boat
boat capsized
nearly capsize
capsize in rough seas
capsize suddenly
prevent capsizing
📝Examples
“The cruise ship was so big that even a tsunami couldn't capsize it.”
😄 Fun example
“My paper boat capsized in the bathtub - there goes my naval career!”
😄 Fun example
“The fishing boat capsized when everyone rushed to one side to see the whale.”
“Strong winds can easily capsize small sailing boats.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
overturnflip overupsetturn turtle
Antonyms
rightstabilizesteady
Related
shipwreckmaritimenauticalvesseloverturn
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