overthrusts (0 synonym found)

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Definition of overthrusts:

(n) : (geology, ambitransitive) A form of thrust fault from beneath a hanging wall of rock.
(v) : (geology, intransitive) Of a body of rock: to force itself over another.
(adj) : (geology) Belonging to earlier strata, pushed by faulting over later and higher strata.

Definition of overthrusts:

(n) : (geology, ambitransitive) A form of thrust fault from beneath a hanging wall of rock.
(v) : (geology, intransitive) Of a body of rock: to force itself over another.
(adj) : (geology) Belonging to earlier strata, pushed by faulting over later and higher strata.

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