Definition of Upthrust

1. Noun. (geology) a rise of land to a higher elevation (as in the process of mountain building).

Exact synonyms: Upheaval, Uplift, Upthrow
Category relationships: Geology
Generic synonyms: Ascension, Ascent, Rise, Rising
Derivative terms: Upheave, Uplift

Definition of Upthrust

1. Noun. an upward thrust ¹

2. Noun. (nautical) buoyancy ¹

3. Noun. (geology) an upward movement of part of the Earth's crust ¹

4. Verb. (transitive) to thrust something upwards ¹

5. Verb. (intransitive) to be thrust upwards ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Upthrust

1. to thrust up [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Upthrust

uptaks
uptalk
uptalked
uptalking
uptalks
uptear
uptearing
uptears
uptempo
uptempos
upthrew
upthrow
upthrowing
upthrown
upthrows
upthrust (current term)
upthrusted
upthrusting
upthrusts
upthunder
upthundered
upthundering
upthunders
uptick
upticks
uptie
uptied
upties
uptighter

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