CAPSIZE

capsize. Capsize, v.t. to upset, overturn (sea phrase)

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Cap‐size″ (?), v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p. Capsized (#); p. pr. & vb. n. Capsizing.] [[Cf. Sp. cabecear to nod, pitch, capuzar, chapuzar, to sink (a vessel) by the head; both fr. L. caput head.]] To upset or overturn, as a vessel or other body. But what if carrying sail capsize the boat? Byron.