Definition

Noun: * (Nautical) The event of a boat accidentally turning over in the water. This refers specifically to the incident or process where a vessel loses stability and flips upside down, so that its keel is above the waterline.

Usage

The word "capsizing" is used as a noun to describe the specific event of a boat overturning. It is most commonly used in nautical, maritime, and news reporting contexts. * The sudden storm caused the capsizing of the small fishing boat. * Survivors were rescued after the capsizing. * The investigation focused on the cause of the capsizing.

Advanced Usage

• "To capsize" (Verb): The related verb form, meaning to overturn or cause to overturn in the water.
  • The canoe capsized in the rough waves.
  • A large wave capsized the yacht.

Variants and Related Words

• Capsize (v): To turn over in the water.
• Capsized (adj): Describing a boat that has overturned.
  • The capsized hull was visible from the shore.

Synonyms

• Overturning
• Upsetting (nautical)
• Turning turtle (idiomatic)

Related Phrases

• To turn turtle: An idiomatic phrase meaning to capsize completely.
  • The sailboat turned turtle during the race.

Noun

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