pitchpole
/ˈpɪtʃˌpoʊl/
verb
- To turn end over end, especially of a boat or vehicle capsizing or flipping forward.
- During the storm, the kayak pitchpoled as it went over a large wave.
- The car pitchpoled down the embankment after hitting the guardrail.
- The small sailboat pitchpoled in the strong wind, throwing the crew into the water.
noun
- An instance of turning end over end, especially a boat or vehicle flipping forward.
- The crew managed to survive the pitchpole and right the boat quickly.
- A pitchpole in a racing dinghy can be dangerous if the sailors are not wearing life jackets.
- The video showed a dramatic pitchpole as the catamaran flipped in the heavy surf.