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cap·siz·ing
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Princeton's WordNet
capsizingnoun
(nautical) the event of a boat accidentally turning over in the water
Wiktionary
capsizingnoun
An overturning of a boat etc.
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Capsizing
Capsizing or keeling over occurs when a boat or ship is rolled on its side or further by wave action, instability or wind force beyond the angle of positive static stability or it is upside down in the water. The act of recovering a vessel from a capsize is called righting. Capsize may result from broaching, knockdown, loss of stability due to cargo shifting or flooding, or in high speed boats, from turning too fast. If a capsized vessel has enough flotation to prevent sinking, it may recover on its own in changing conditions or through mechanical work if it is not stable inverted. Vessels of this design are called self-righting.
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Capsizing
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Capsizing
Capsizing is when a boat or ship is turned on its side or overturned. The act of reversing a capsized vessel is called righting. If a capsized vessel has enough flotation to prevent sinking, it may recover on its own if the stability is such that it is not stable inverted. Vessels of this design are called self-righting.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of capsizing in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of capsizing in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
Examples of capsizing in a Sentence
We were probably an inch from capsizing; everybody was ready to jump. I didn't have a life jacket on.
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