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Upend Definition & Meaning

upend
verb
  1. become turned or set on end; "the airplanes upended"
  2. set, turn, or stand on end; "upend the box and empty the contents"

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Frequently asked questions

What does upend mean?
become turned or set on end; "the airplanes upended" set, turn, or stand on end; "upend the box and empty the contents"
What part of speech is upend?
Upend is a verb.
How many definitions does upend have?
Upend has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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