- 1. n. the downward bend or subsidence of the earth's crust, which allows of the gradual accumulation of sediment, and hence forms the first step in the making of a mountain range; -- opposed to geanticlinal. Source: opted
- 2. the downward bend or subsidence of the earth's crust, which allows of the gradual accumulation of sediment, and hence forms the first step in the making of a mountain range; -- opposed to geanticlinal. Source: webster
- 3. the downward bend or subsidence of the earth's crust, whichallows of the gradual accumulation of sediment, and hence forms thefirst step in the making of a mountain range; -- opposed togeanticlinal. Source: adambom
- 4. n. the downward bend or subsidence of the earth's crust, which allows of the gradual accumulation of sediment, and hence forms the first step in the making of a mountain range; -- opposed to geanticlinal. Source: ecdict
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