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Meaning of pitchpole | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2
ˈpɪt͡ʃpoʊl

Definitions

To capsize end over end, as in heavy surf.

Equivalents

Deutsch sich überschlagen Überschlagen
Français sancir

Examples

“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.”
“The advanced design⟳ of new cats makes pitchpoling less likely.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

pitchpoled pitchpoles pitchpoling pitchpolled pitchpolling pitchpolls

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