turn turtle
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Definition
(v) :
to turn upside down. Commonly used for boats and ships that capsize and turn through 180? so their hulls are above their superstructure, but it can refer to any vehicle in a similar position; to roll upside-down with one's surfboard (usually a longboard) to allow a wave (usually an already broken wave) to pass over
"1998: a surfer prepares to turn turtle in the righthand shot — Kite Aerial Photography"