Capsizing (Noun)
Meaning
(nautical) the event of a boat accidentally turning over in the water.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The swift current caused capsizing of several boats in the competitive river racing event.
- Rescue teams rushed to the scene after reports of a capsizing in the choppy waters off the coast.
- Capsizing of the yacht resulted in multiple injuries and extensive damage to the vessel.
- The extreme weather warning had predicted a high risk of capsizing for all boats at sea that night.
- Witnesses recounted the chaotic scene after the ferry's capsizing left hundreds of passengers stranded in the water.