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upthrow Definition

up·throw (-t̸hrō′)

noun

  1. a throwing up; upheaval
  2. 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

  1. uptake
  2. upsy-daisy
  3. upswing
  4. upswept
  5. upswell
  6. upsweep
  7. upsurge
  8. upstroke
  9. upstretched
  10. upstream
  1. upthrust
  2. uptick
  3. uptick rule
  4. uptight
  5. uptilt
  6. uptime
  7. uptown
  8. uptrend
  9. uptrend line
  10. upturn