Sentence example with the word 'capsizing'

capsizing

Definition n. (nautical) the event of a boat accidentally turning over in the water

Last update: September 6, 2015


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All through his life he navigated the Transcendental sea, piloted by a clear moral sense, warned off the rocks by the saving grace of humour, and kept from capsizing by a good ballast of New England prudence.   [Please select]

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In less than no time, the capsizing wave spreads and the handsome edifice is shattered.   [Please select]

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Denny’s spring forward went near to capsizing the boat.   [Please select]

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Booth dashed out of the stage-door and added to his bewilderment by capsizing him completely.   [Please select]

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The shock to the ship was terrible, nearly capsizing her.   [Please select]

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As she stood up the swell from the yacht caught the light craft, rolling it from side to side, and the girl losing her balance pitched headlong over the side of the boat, capsizing it.   [Please select]

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We men stood at the oars, stood because there was no room for us to sit, and kept the boat headed into the swell to prevent her capsizing.   [Please select]

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