pitchpole

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Definition von pitchpole im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

To capsize end over end, as in heavy surf

Pitchpoling occurs when the bow buries itself in the wave ahead while the wave behind lifts the aft section up and over.

When a boat is thrown bow first, end-over-end

To turn end over end in very rough seas

Etymologie

() pitch + pole