Definition of Capsizing

1. Noun. (nautical) the event of a boat accidentally turning over in the water.

Category relationships: Navigation, Sailing, Seafaring
Generic synonyms: Shipwreck, Wreck

Definition of Capsizing

1. Verb. (present participle of capsize) ¹

2. Noun. An overturning of a boat etc. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Capsizing

1. capsize [v] - See also: capsize

Lexicographical Neighbors of Capsizing

capsicum
capsicum pepper plant
capsicum spray
capsicums
capsid
capsidal
capsids
capsizable
capsizal
capsizals
capsize
capsized
capsizer
capsizers
capsizes
capsizing (current term)
capsizings
capslock
capslocks
capsomer
capsomere
capsomeres
capsomers
capsorubin
capsquare
capsquares
capstan
capstan screw
capstan screws
capstans

Literary usage of Capsizing

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Palmer's Index to "The Times" NewspaperTimes (London, England) (1877)
"10 « 10/ to Mr. S. Saunders, by the capsizing of a Boat in the Solent, 16_/ 9 e to Mi.is Amy Sedgwick, who Fell into the Thames near Staines, ..."

2. The Navy of the United States, from the Commencement, 1775 to 1853: With a by George Foster Emmons (1853)
"Pillsbury," who was drowned previously by the capsizing of a boat. Page, last column of Revenue service—"originally a Propeller" should read, originally a ..."

3. Judicial and Statutory Definitions of Words and Phrases by West Publishing Company (1905)
"One who stated in hie application therefor and who was insured as a farmer, and who was drowned by the capsizing of a boat while rescuing the crew of a ..."

4. Chambers's Encyclopædia: A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge for the People by Chambers, W. and R., publ (1876)
"The air-chambers and the light ballast render sinking impossible ; the keel nearly prevents capsizing, and rectifies it, if it does happen ; while the ..."

5. Tenby: A Sea-side Holiday by Philip Henry Gosse (1856)
"Life-boat and Crew—Gambols—capsizing the Boat—Her Construction—Value of the Life-boat. July 21st. LOOKING out just now, I saw a great crowd on the quay, ..."

6. The Life and Times of Queen Victoria by Robert Wilson (1893)
"... Queen and the Consumption of Lamb—A Dull Holiday at Balmoral —capsizing of the Daphne—Prince Albert Victor made KG—France and Madagascar—Arrest of Rev. ..."

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