Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
turn-turtle
verb
/ˈtɜrn ˈtɜr.təl/
Definition
To turn over suddenly or completely, especially when referring to a ship or an overturned object.
Examples
- The boat began to turn-turtle in the rough seas.
- During the storm, the ship unexpectedly turned turtle, leaving the crew in danger.
Meaning
The phrase ‘turn-turtle’ describes the action of flipping upside down, similar to the way a turtle would turn over on its back.
Synonyms
- capsize
- overturn
- flip
