vt. 翻覆, 倾覆

vi. 翻覆, 倾覆

[ verb ]
overturn accidentally
<verb.motion> turn turtle turtle
Don't rock the boat or it will capsize!

Capsize \Cap*size"\, v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p. {Capsized}; p. pr.
& vb. n. {Capsizing}.] [Cf. Sp. cabecear to nod, pitch,
capuzar, chapuzar, to sink (a vessel) by the head; both fr.
L. caput head.]
To upset or overturn, as a vessel or other body.

But what if carrying sail capsize the boat? --Byron.


Capsize \Cap"size`\, n.
An upset or overturn.