1. A geological fault in which older rock strata are pushed over younger strata by horizontal compression.
Usage: geology; plural form

1. To thrust or push over or beyond; to exert excessive force or pressure.
Usage: third person singular present or plural present

Examples

• The mountain range was formed by a series of overthrusts that displaced ancient rock layers.
• Geologists identified multiple overthrusts in the Alpine region.
• The tectonic activity overthrusts the continental plates together.
• He overthrusts his engine by driving at excessive speeds.
• The structural engineer warned that the design overthrusts the load-bearing capacity of the foundation.