pitchpole

Verb

 * 1)  To capsize end over end, as in heavy surf.
 * 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.
 * Pitchpoling occurs when the bow buries itself in the wave ahead while the wave behind lifts the aft section up and over.

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