upturning

/ˈʌptɜrnɪŋ/
verb
  1. Present participle of upturn: the act of turning something upward or over.
    • She spent the afternoon upturning old boxes in the attic.
    • The strong wind kept upturning the patio furniture.
    • He was upturning the soil in the garden beds.
noun
  1. The process or instance of turning something upward or over.
    • The upturning of the economy surprised many experts.
    • The upturning of the boat took several minutes.
    • The constant upturning of the soil helps it stay healthy.