upturned

Successive face-lifts have finally erased the original’s daft, Cheshire Cat smile, formed by the grille’s upturned corners.

A few have Asian-inspired elements like flared or upturned columns or dormers, while others incorporate floral motifs and stained glass.

Still, it’s nice to have a sweeping view of the first film’s prosthetic makeup: the Cowardly Lion’s upturned nostrils, the Scarecrow’s baggy jowls, the real horses painted purple and red with Jell-O.

But for those living in Beijing, the parade has upturned life.

A 10-year-old boy was rescued after being trapped in an air pocket in the upturned hull, local media say.