synclinore

/sɪŋkliːnɔr/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of fold in the Earth’s crust where one side has been pushed up and the other side has been pushed down.

“The geologists studied the synclinore in the mountain range to understand its formation.”

Synonyms

  • fold
  • geological formation

Antonyms

  • anticline
  • uplift