1. geological formations where one rock layer is pushed beneath another
Usage: geological

1. pushes or thrusts from underneath or below

Examples

• The mountain range formed due to massive underthrusts millions of years ago.
• Geologists studied the underthrusts to understand the region’s tectonic history.
• The earthquake was caused by movement along several underthrusts.
• She underthrusts the heavy box to help lift it onto the shelf.
• The wrestler underthrusts his opponent to gain leverage.
• The mechanism underthrusts the platform to raise it gradually.