verb๐ShareOf a ship, to fill with water and sink."The small fishing boat foundered during the storm, and the crew had to be rescued. "nauticalsailingdisasteroceanvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo fall; to stumble and go lame, as a horse."The old workhorse, tired from pulling the heavy cart, foundered on the uneven ground. "animalnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo fail; to miscarry."The student's project foundered because he waited until the last minute to start. "outcomedisasterbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo cause to fill and sink, as a ship."The old fishing boat foundered in the storm, overwhelmed by the high waves and heavy rain. "nauticalsailingdisasteroceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo disable or lame (a horse) by causing internal inflammation and soreness in the feet or limbs."The horse foundered after being forced to run on the hard pavement for too long, leaving it unable to walk comfortably. "animaldiseasephysiologymedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading