English dictionary
upend
/,/@/p'/E/nd/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
verb
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become turned or set on end
ExamplesThe airplanes upended.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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set, turn, or stand on end
ExamplesUpend the box and empty the contents.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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To end up; to set on end, as a cask.
Source: webster1913