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Capsized

Description:

The term "capsized" refers to the act of overturning or tipping over a boat or ship, causing it to turn upside down or onto its side in water.

Parts of Speech:

• Verb
• Adjective

Senses:

As a Verb:

When used as a verb, "capsized" typically means to overturn or tip something, usually a boat or ship.

Example Sentence:

The strong winds and waves caused the small fishing boat to capsize, throwing the fishermen into the water.

As an Adjective:

When used as an adjective, "capsized" describes something that has been overturned or tipped over.

Example Sentence:

The capsized sailboat was stranded on the rocky shore, its mast pointing towards the sky.

Usage:

1. The boat capsized during the storm.

2. The capsized vessel caused quite a commotion in the harbor.

3. She struggled to swim towards the capsized canoe.

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