— overturnable , adj.
v. /oh'veuhr terrn"/ ; n. /oh"veuhr terrn'/ , v.t.
1. to destroy the power of; overthrow; defeat; vanquish.
2. to turn over on its side, face, or back; upset: to overturn a vase.
v.i.
3. to turn on its side, face, or back; capsize: The boat overturned during the storm.
n.
4. the act of overturning.
5. the state of being overturned.
[ 1175-1225; ME; see OVER-, TURN ]
Syn. 1. conquer. 2. See upset .