掀
lift; uncover; surge
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesverb
to lift up; to uncover; to open by lifting
Used for physically lifting lids, curtains, sheets, or pages.
Mom lifted the lid of the pot, and a delicious aroma wafted out.
He lifted the door curtain and walked into the room.
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The wind lifted the newspaper off the ground.
Please turn to the next page; flip this one over.
The puppy used its nose to nudge a corner of the blanket open.
verb
to surge up; to toss; to churn
literaryUsed for powerful, often violent, movements of water, wind, or large crowds. Often seen in literary or descriptive contexts.
The gale whipped up huge waves, with whitecaps surging to the sky.
The protest movement stirred up a huge social wave.
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This revolution overturned the old ruling order.
Wherever the tornado went, it overturned countless houses.
His speech stirred up the enthusiasm of the audience.