Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples
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Word:
capsize
IPA transcription: [k'æps,aɪz]
verb
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
capsize, turtle, turn_turtle
Meaning:
overturn accidentally; "Don't rock the boat or it will capsize!"
Usage examples
The white men were all seamen, and so capsize and sing out were introduced into the lingo.
One would not tell a Melanesian cook to empty the dish-water, but he would tell him to capsize it.
"Sit down, Mr. Wyatt," replied the captain, somewhat sternly, "you will capsize us if you do not sit quite still.