Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- In geology, noting those strata which during compression are thrust under others, as in a reversed fault or in an overturned fold.
- noun In geology, the transmission of a compressive strain in the depths of the earth which may produce folds upon the surface.
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- verb geology, of a tectonic plate To
thrust under another
Etymologies
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Examples
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In the pirate's moment of indecision, Kharl struck with an underthrust, and the cutlass spun out of the pirate's hand.
Wellspring of Chaos Modesitt, L. E. 2004
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He gave a quick underthrust of his sword, struck him midway of the body and raised the old man completely from the ground.
The Man in Gray Thomas Dixon 1905
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Albania offered the best opportunity to acquire a large portfolio of giant oil and gas assets, and to diversify with large, deep underthrust and shallow plays in a proven production area.
Resource Investor - Main Content Feed Richard Reinhard 2010
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Albania offered the best opportunity to acquire a large portfolio of giant oil and gas assets, and to diversify with large, deep underthrust and shallow plays in a proven production area.
Resource Investor - Main Content Feed Richard Reinhard 2010
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Sedimentary masses and concepts about tectonic processes at underthrust ocean margins:
Clastic Detritus 2008
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Sedimentary masses and concepts about tectonic processes at underthrust ocean margins:
Clastic Detritus 2008
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In the toe region off Muroto, a sedimentary section ~1 km thick is accreted to or underthrust below the margin (Moore et al.,
Clastic Detritus 2008
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In the toe region off Muroto, a sedimentary section ~1 km thick is accreted to or underthrust below the margin (Moore et al.,
Clastic Detritus 2008
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