Geanticline
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dʒiːˈantɪklʌɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Geanticline is a noun meaning (geology, geography) A large-scale anticline; a large upward lift in the earth's surface.
Meaning
(geology, geography) A large-scale anticline; a large upward lift in the earth's surface.
Example Sentences
As the geanticline rose upwards, nappes glided off like slicks from the back of an emerging whale.
Word Forms
- geanticlines
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include geanticlinal, anticline, upfold, anticlinal, anticlinorium, upfolding.
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