adjective
- pushing or thrusting upward
noun
- the action of pushing or thrusting upward
Examples
- The upthrusting mountains created a dramatic skyline.
- Geological forces caused the upthrusting of the rock layers.
- The upthrusting motion of the earth’s crust formed the ridge.
- Scientists studied the upthrusting of the seafloor.
- The upthrusting granite created steep cliffs along the coast.
- Tectonic activity resulted in the upthrusting of ancient sediments.