downwarp

1 of 2

verb

transitive verb

: to cause or produce a downwarp in

intransitive verb

: to undergo downwarping

downwarp

2 of 2

noun

: a broad generally shallow geological downfold

Word History

Etymology

Verb

down entry 2 + warp, verb

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