pitch pole

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Definition of pitch pole in English English dictionary

pitchpole
To capsize end over end, as in heavy surf

Pitchpoling occurs when the bow buries itself in the wave ahead while the wave behind lifts the aft section up and over.

pitchpole
When a boat is thrown bow first, end-over-end
pitchpole
To turn end over end in very rough seas