Definitions for capsize

capsize cap·size

Spelling: [kap-sahyz, kap-sahyz]
IPA: /ˈkæp saɪz, kæpˈsaɪz/

Capsize is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 20 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 22 points.

You can make 165 anagrams from letters in capsize (aceipsz).

Definitions for capsize

verb (used with or without object)

  1. to turn bottom up; overturn:

Origin of capsize

First recorded in 1780-90; origin uncertain

Examples for capsize

They pulled towards it, the seas, as they rolled in, threatening to capsize her.

Suppose the great monster did come up and capsize them—they were ever so far from land.

The ferry-boat rocked like a sieve and was about to capsize.

Jack helped me in and then I balanced his effort so as not to capsize again.

Lower and lower she went, until I thought she was going to capsize.

When a boat is topheavy or its center of gravity is too high, the boat is liable to capsize.

How is it that it was not ruined in the capsize at Coteau des Cedres?

“capsize her and let her drift,” said the leader of the party.

A few minutes after seven the "Alexander" was seen to capsize and disappear.

Men may refuse the challenge of trying to right a ship on the verge of capsize, preferring to wait for an easier test.

Word Value for capsize
Scrable

20

Words with friends

22

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