pitchpole

English

Etymology

Pronunciation

(US) IPA^(key): /ˈpɪt͡ʃpoʊl/

Verb

pitchpole (third-person singular simple present pitchpoles, present participle pitchpoling, simple past and past participle pitchpoled)

(of a boat) To capsize end over end, as in heavy surf.
- Pitchpoling is the most dangerous way a boat can capsize.
- Pitchpoling occurs when the bow buries itself in the wave ahead while the wave behind lifts the aft section up and over.

Translations

capsize end over end

French: sancir (fr)

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