upfault

noun, verb — 2 senses

upfault

noun

Etymology From up- + fault.

1

Geography, Geology, Natural sciences A horst (area raised relative to surrounding land).

upfault

verb

Etymology From up- + fault.

1

Geography, Geology, Natural sciences To form a fault that is raised relative to the surrounding land.

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