upthrow

upthrow Definition

up·throw (-t̸hrō′)

noun

a throwing up; upheaval
Geol. that side of a fault which has moved upward relative to the other side

upthrow Usage Examples

Converse of object

have: This vein has an upthrow to the north of 14 fathoms.

Browse dictionary entries near upthrow

‹ uptake
‹ upsy-daisy
‹ upswing
‹ upswept
‹ upswell
‹ upsweep
‹ upsurge
‹ upstroke
‹ upstretched
‹ upstream

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