Foreset
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Foreset is a verb meaning (transitive) To set before or in front of; bar; block; impede.
Meaning
(transitive) To set before or in front of; bar; block; impede.
More Meanings
- (transitive, dialectal) To ordain; assign; allot in advance.
- To propose, suggest.
- An obstacle; hindrance.
- That which is set ahead or before; proposal, suggestion.
- (geology) The deposition of sediment by the turbidity currents above the reservoir water level.
- Set in fore or front part; placed ahead.
Example Sentences
Most deltas contain three different types of deposits: foreset, topset and bottomset beds. — Fluvial Landforms
Word Forms
- foresets
- foresetting
- fore-set
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bedding, laminae, prepose, foreposition, object, prevent.
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