TURN TURTLE

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

Overturn accidentally

Example:

Don't rock the boat or it will capsize!

Synonyms:

capsize; turn turtle; turtle

Classified under:

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming

Hypernyms (to "turn turtle" is one way to...):

overturn; tip over; tump over; turn over (turn from an upright or normal position)

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