Word
pooping
Phoneticspoop·ing
UK/pˈuːpɪŋ/
Definition
n. the act of a ship's back end dipping under a wave. This happens when a large wave comes from behind and breaks over the rear part of the boat.
n. the action of a heavy sea breaking over the stern of a vessel while it is running before the wind. Refers specifically to the stern being submerged or swamped by a following wave.
Examples
“The small boat narrowly avoided pooping in the heavy storm.”
“While running downwind in the gale, the yacht suffered a pooping that filled the cockpit with seawater.”
“Experienced sailors fear pooping more than most other hazards, as the weight of a following sea crashing onto the stern can easily swamp the vessel or cause a loss of steering.”
Examples
simple
“The small boat narrowly avoided pooping in the heavy storm.”
contextual
“While running downwind in the gale, the yacht suffered a pooping that filled the cockpit with seawater.”
complex
“Experienced sailors fear pooping more than most other hazards, as the weight of a following sea crashing onto the stern can easily swamp the vessel or cause a loss of steering.”
Usage
Primarily used in nautical contexts; often appears as a gerund to describe the event.
Real-World Examples
“And it may have taken off because some of those early animals evolved a bizarre new ability: pooping.” Domain
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