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capsizeto 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

capsize concept
💡 Concept

The boat capsized completely!

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capsize rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Pirates in disguise get a capsized surprise!

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🎤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.

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🎵Rhyme

baptizecomprisedisguisesurprise
baptize
comprise
disguise
surprise

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📝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.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

overturnflip overupsetturn turtle

Antonyms

rightstabilizesteady

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