upthrust

noun, verb — 5 senses

upthrust

noun

Etymology From up- + thrust.

1

An upward thrust.

2

Nautical, Transport Buoyancy.

3

Geography, Geology, Natural sciences An upward movement of part of the Earth's crust.

upthrust

verb

Etymology From up- + thrust.

1

To thrust something upwards.

2

To be thrust upwards.

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