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  • 31capsize — [c]/kæpˈsaɪz / (say kap suyz) verb (capsized, capsizing) –verb (i) 1. to overturn: the boat capsized. –verb (t) 2. to upset: they capsized the boat. –noun 3. the act or an instance of capsizing. {origin unknown} –capsizable, adjective …

  • 32capsize — v. 1 tr. upset or overturn (a boat). 2 intr. be capsized. Derivatives: capsizal n. Etymology: cap as in Prov. capvirar, F chavirer: size unexpl …

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  • 34Capsized — 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.… …

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  • 35Capsizing — 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.… …

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