UPTHRUST
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Upthrust.
Upthrust - as a noun
(geology) a rise of land to a higher elevation (as in the process of mountain building)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
upheaval16uplift11upthrow15Upthrust - as a verb
To thrust something upwards.
To be thrust upwards.
Example Sentences
"The volcanic upthrust created a new island off the coast."
"The geologist studied the upthrust of rocks in the mountain range."
"The sudden upthrust of water startled the fishermen."
"The upthrust of the bridge's support beams lifted the entire structure."
"The earthquake caused an upthrust in the ground, forming a visible fault line."
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Is UPTHRUST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, upthrust is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
UPTHRUST has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is UPTHRUST a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, upthrust is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordUPTHRUST has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is UPTHRUST a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, upthrust is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordUPTHRUST has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
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