English Word · Intermediate
turtling
Turning turtle
Pronunciation: say turtling
Meaning
The act of a boat capsizing or turning over in the water.
Example
The small sailboat was at risk of turtling in the high winds.
The small sailboat was at risk of turtling in the high winds.
Practice tips
- Practice turtling out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.