clinoaxis

/klɪnoʊˈæksɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

a line of intersection between a fold axis and a horizontal plane in geology, or an imaginary line of intersection between the plane of a fold and a horizontal plane.

“The geologist studied the clinoaxis of the mountain range to understand its formation.”

Synonyms

  • axis of a fold
  • fold axis

Antonyms

  • apex
  • apical point