horst in German
horst in German is Horst, Horstscholle — horst means in geology, a raised block of the Earth's crust sitting between two faults.
horst in German
Horst
(geology) A block of the Earth's crust, bounded by faults, that has been raised relative to the surrounding area.
Horstscholle
(geology) A block of the Earth's crust, bounded by faults, that has been raised relative to the surrounding area.
What does "horst" mean?
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noun In geology, a raised block of the Earth's crust sitting between two faults.
"The mountain range formed as a horst, pushed up between fault lines."
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horst in a sentence
- The mountain range formed as a horst, pushed up between fault lines.
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What is "horst" in German?
"horst" in German is Horst, Horstscholle. horst means: In geology, a raised block of the Earth's crust sitting between two faults.
How do you use "horst" in a sentence?
Example: "The mountain range formed as a horst, pushed up between fault lines." In German, "horst" is Horst, Horstscholle.
Are there other ways to say "horst" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "horst": Horst, Horstscholle.
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