syncline

Noun

Meaning

A synclinal fold.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

arch ridge basin bowl dome depression fold deformation toilet uplift washbowl synclinal anticline washbasin folded mountain
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Antonyms

anticline

Phrases with the word

folded syncline

Examples

A diagram of folds, indicating an anticline and a syncline Even higher pressures and temperatures during horizontal shortening can cause both folding and metamorphism of the rocks. Source: Internet

Geologically, the Lake Ladoga depression is a graben and syncline structure of Proterozoic age ( Precambrian ). Source: Internet

There is some indication that the Agusan Valley occupies a broad syncline between the central mountains and the east-coast mountains. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

synclastic synclinal synclinal fold synclinical synclinorium syncoilin