monocline

/mɑnəkˈlaɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of fold in the Earth’s crust where one side has been tilted over the other, often forming a linear or curving feature.

“The geologist studied the monocline that formed as a result of tectonic plate movement.”

Synonyms

  • fold
  • rift

Antonyms

  • horizontal
  • monoclinal