ANTICLINE


Meaning of ANTICLINE in English

[ 'antɪklʌɪn ]

■ noun Geology a ridge or fold of stratified rock in which the strata slope downwards from the crest. Compare with syncline .

Derivatives

anticlinal adjective

Origin

C19: from anti- + Gk klinein 'lean', on the pattern of incline .

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