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pitchpole

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[pich-pohl] / ˈpɪtʃˌpoʊl /

verb (used without object)

pitchpoled, pitchpoling
  1. (of a boat) to capsize end over end, as in heavy surf.


Etymology

Origin of pitchpole

1655–65; pitch 1 + pole, alteration of poll 1

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