underthrust

verb un·der·thrust \ ˌən-dər-ˈthrəst \

Definition of underthrust

underthrust; underthrusting

transitive verb

: to insert (a faulted rock mass) into position under a passive rock mass

First Known Use of underthrust

1893

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