capsize (C1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈkæp.saɪz/
Definition
To turn over in the water so that the bottom faces upward.
Examples
The strong winds caused the sailboat to capsize during the final race.
If everyone stands on one side of the canoe, it will likely capsize.
Rescue teams arrived quickly after the ferry capsized in the middle of the lake.
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