Footwall
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Footwall is a noun meaning (geology) The section of rock that extends below a diagonal fault line (the corresponding upper section being the hanging wall).
Meaning
(geology) The section of rock that extends below a diagonal fault line (the corresponding upper section being the hanging wall).
More Meanings
- (mining) The under wall of an enclosed vein.
Word Forms
- footwalls
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include conglomerate, footing, downface, foot, foothill, rockface.
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