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Define pitchpole. pitchpole synonyms, pitchpole pronunciation, pitchpole translation, English dictionary definition of pitchpole. intr. & tr.v. pitch·poled , pitch·pol·ing , pitch·poles Nautical To flip or cause to flip end over end: The raft pitchpoled in the rapids. American...
1. informal. to go head over heels or turn end over end. 2. nautical. to capsize stern over bow on hitting a steep wave. 3. nautical informal. to pitch very violently on the water. noun. 4. English dialect. a somersault or the activity of somersaulting. 5. nautical. the action or occurrence of a ship pitchpoling. 6. agriculture, history rare.
1. informal. to go head over heels or turn end over end. 2. nautical. to capsize stern over bow on hitting a steep wave. 3. nautical informal. to pitch very violently on the water. noun. 4. English dialect.
Pitchpole definition: To flip or cause to flip end over end.
Pitchpole definition, (of a boat) to capsize end over end, as in heavy surf. See more.
Synonyms for PITCHPOLE: tump (over), overthrow, topple, invert, overset, turn over, overturn, capsize; Antonyms of PITCHPOLE: right, stand up, raise, straighten (up), erect.
pitchpole. pitch•pole (pich′ pōl′), v.i., -poled, -pol•ing. Naval Terms (of a boat) to capsize end over end, as in heavy surf. No titles with the word (s) "pitchpole". Visit the English Only Forum. Help WordReference: Ask in the forums yourself.
