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upturned

adjective as in overturned

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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.

From BBC

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

From BBC

At low tide, the sea is not visible beyond the expanse of grassland, but the area is littered with driftwood, some plastic waste and there is even a small, upturned boat nearby.

From BBC

In his case, he had an upturned neck guard.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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