capsizing Synonyms

capsizing Meaning

Wordnet

capsizing (n)

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

Webster

capsizing (p. pr. & vb. n.)

of Capsize

capsizing Sentence Examples

  1. The boat was on the verge of capsizing as it struggled to stay afloat in the rough waters.
  2. The crew worked frantically to prevent the ship from capsizing in the midst of the storm.
  3. The kayakers were in danger of capsizing as they navigated through the turbulent rapids.
  4. The overloaded raft was at risk of capsizing under the weight of its passengers.
  5. The small sailboat was teetering dangerously, moments away from capsizing in the strong gusts of wind.
  6. The sudden shift in weight caused the canoe to tilt precariously, nearly capsizing.
  7. The yacht was in danger of capsizing as it listed heavily to one side.
  8. The fishing boat was on the verge of capsizing as it battled against the towering waves.
  9. The rescue team arrived just in time to prevent the rowboat from capsizing in the raging river.
  10. The ferry was at risk of capsizing due to the sheer volume of water flooding its lower decks.

FAQs About the word capsizing

(nautical) the event of a boat accidentally turning over in the waterof Capsize

collapsing, keeling,overturning, falling, upsetting, careening,toppling, upending, overthrowing, oversetting

straightening (up), righting, raising, standing up, raising, erecting,righting, erecting, straightening (up), standing up

The boat was on the verge of capsizing as it struggled to stay afloat in the rough waters.

The crew worked frantically to prevent the ship from capsizing in the midst of the storm.

The kayakers were in danger of capsizing as they navigated through the turbulent rapids.

The overloaded raft was at risk of capsizing under the weight of its passengers.