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Definition of Foundering
1. Noun. (of a ship) sinking.
Category relationships: Ship
Generic synonyms: Sinking
Derivative terms: Founder
Definition of Foundering
1. Verb. (present participle of founder) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Foundering
1. founder [v] - See also: founder
Lexicographical Neighbors of Foundering
Literary usage of Foundering
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Igneous Rocks and Their Origin by Reginald Aldworth Daly (1914)
"Roof-foundering.—How far have magmas thinned the roof of their chambers by stoping?
Is it possible that some batholithic roofs have, in part, been destroyed ..."
2. Hansard's Parliamentary Debatesby Great Britain Parliament, Thomas Curson Hansard by Great Britain Parliament, Thomas Curson Hansard (1880)
"... the recent foundering of Ships laden with grain, coal, and other heavy or bulk
cargoes ; and to ascertain whether euch foundering« art- due to excessive ..."
3. Transactions of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects by Royal Institution of Naval Architects (1867)
"ON WATER-TIGHT COMPARTMENTS IN IRON SHIPS, AS AFFORDING SECURITY AGAINST Foundering *
By FK BARNES, Esq., Mem. Council. [Read at the Eighth Session of the ..."
4. A Treatise on the Law of Insurance, Fire, Life, Accident, Marine: Fire, Life by George Richards (1892)
"Foundering at Sea.—Foundering at sea is included among the perils of the sea if
caused by the violence ..."
5. Through the Dark Continent: Or, The Sources of the Nile, Around the Great by Henry Morton Stanley (1879)
"... with half the Expedition — The foundering canoes — All paved — Ito conciliates
us — Arrival at Refuge Island with half the Expedition — I return for the ..."
6. The Sportsman's Dictionary: Or The Gentleman's Companion: for Town and ...Sports (1800)
"CHEST-Foundering, IN HORSES: this proceeds generally from hard labour, ...
See Foundering. CHEST-TRAPS, A kind of boxes or traps, ufed to take pole-cars, ..."
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