Upthrust
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Upthrust is a noun meaning An upward thrust.
Meaning
An upward thrust.
More Meanings
- (nautical) Buoyancy.
- (geology) An upward movement of part of the Earth's crust.
- (transitive) To thrust something upwards.
- (intransitive) To be thrust upwards.
Word Forms
- upthrusts
- upthrusting
- upthrusted
Synonyms for upthrust
Depending on context, synonyms include upheaval, uplift, upthrow.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include upthrow, uplift, upheaval, thrusting, thrust, thrustor.
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