Background for foundering

foundering

/ˈfaʊndərɪŋ/ /ˈfaʊndrɪŋ/

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verb

Of a ship, to fill with water and sink.

Examples :

"The old fishing boat foundering in the storm quickly disappeared beneath the waves. "

nautical sailing disaster

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verb

To fall; to stumble and go lame, as a horse.

Examples :

"The old workhorse was foundering, its front legs buckling under the weight. "

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verb

To fail; to miscarry.

Examples :

"The small business was foundering due to poor management and lack of customers. "

outcome business nautical sailing

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verb

To cause to fill and sink, as a ship.

Examples :

"The old fishing boat was foundering in the storm, quickly filling with water and sinking. "

nautical sailing disaster

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verb

To disable or lame (a horse) by causing internal inflammation and soreness in the feet or limbs.

Examples :

"The old racehorse was foundering, making it impossible for the jockey to ride it effectively. "

animal disease physiology

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noun

The act by which a vessel founders.

Examples :

"The insurance company investigated the foundering of the old fishing boat, trying to determine if negligence or bad weather was to blame for its sinking. "

nautical disaster sailing