upthrow meaning

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upthrow (noun): (geology) a rise of land to a higher elevation (as in the process of mountain building).

Definition of upthrow

  1. (geology) a rise of land to a higher elevation (as in the process of mountain building)

    Synonyms: upheaval, uplift, upthrust

    Type of: rise

Word lists: words starting with UP · words ending in OW · 7-letter words

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