Turn Turtle (Verb)
Meaning
Overturn accidentally; "Don't rock the boat or it will capsize!".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The small sailboat will turn turtle if you stand up in it.
- The ferry almost turned turtle due to the stormy weather.
- While trying to board the canoe, John's weight caused it to turn turtle.
- The rowboat is so unstable, I'm worried it'll turn turtle at any moment.
- A sudden shift in the wake caused the speedboat to nearly turn turtle.