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   pitchpole

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   • 1. somersault.
   • ▪ (of a boat) be overturned so that its stern pitches forward over its bows: "the boat pitchpoled and broke its mast"

   noun

   • 1. a somersault. dialect

   Word Origin mid 17th century (as a noun): from the verb pitch1 + poll.

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   What does pitchpole mean?

   • Blossom Word Game Pick the best words! Odd Jobs Quiz Work smarter, not harder, to figure out these occ... The meaning of PITCHPOLE is to turn end over end. How to use pitchpole in a sentence.

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   What is pole pitch?

   • Definition: It is a type of winding that is housed in the slots of core and is responsible for the production of flux. The produced flux opposes the developed main field flux known as an armature reaction. The separation between the identical points of the adjacent pole. Pole pitch is mentioned in terms of electrical degrees.

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   What does pitchpoling mean on a boat?

   • (of a boat) 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. The advanced design of new cats makes pitchpoling less likely.

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   When a boat is most at risk of a pitchpole?

   • A boat is most at risk of a pitchpole when it accelerates. In a pitch pole, the first part of the boat to hit the waves is the mast head. What is the pronunciation of pitchpole? PITCHPOLE definition: 1. If a boat pitchpoles, or is pitchpoled, it turns upside down from stern (= back) to bow…. Learn more.

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   What causes a pitchpole in BMX?

   • A sudden gust of wind caused the kite to pitchpole. A shift in weight or momentum can cause the BMX rider to lose control and pitch pole the bike. A boat is most at risk of a pitchpole when it accelerates. In a pitch pole, the first part of the boat to hit the waves is the mast head. What is the pronunciation of pitchpole? PITCHPOLE definition: 1.

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   What causes a catamaran to pitchpole?

   • Catamarans have a tendency to pitchpole. His yacht was pitch poled in storm force conditions. A sudden gust of wind caused the kite to pitchpole. A shift in weight or momentum can cause the BMX rider to lose control and pitch pole the bike. A boat is most at risk of a pitchpole when it accelerates.

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   Pitchpole is a verb that means to turn end over end, either of a boat or something else. Learn the etymology, synonyms, and examples of pitchpole from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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   Sep 25, 2024 · Pitchpole is a verb meaning to turn a boat upside down from stern to bow, or a noun for the action. Learn how to use it in sentences and see synonyms and related words.

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   Pitchpole definition: (of a boat) to capsize end over end, as in heavy surf.. See examples of PITCHPOLE used in a sentence.

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   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.

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   Pitchpole is a nautical term that means to flip or cause to flip end over end, especially when a ship hits a steep wave. It can also mean a somersault or a type of harrow.

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   Aug 21, 2024 · pitchpole is a verb meaning to capsize end over end, as in heavy surf. It comes from the compound of pitch (a sticky substance) and pole (a long stick).

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   pitchpole in British English. (ˈpɪtʃˌpəʊl ) verb (intransitive) 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.