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foundering

The correct spelling is foundering.

How to pronounce foundering

verb

Say it like: Fow-nde-rin-g

The correct spelling is foundering. Of a ship, to fill with water and sink.

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Meanings

verb

  1. 1.Of a ship, to fill with water and sink.
  2. 2.To fall; to stumble and go lame, as a horse.
  3. 3.To fail; to miscarry.
  4. 4.To cause to fill and sink, as a ship.
  5. 5.To disable or lame (a horse) by causing internal inflammation and soreness in the feet or limbs.

noun

  1. 1.The act by which a vessel founders.

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