horst
Horst (noun) means In geology, a raised block of the Earth's crust sitting between two faults. Example: “The mountain range formed as a horst, pushed up between fault lines.”
How to use horst
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA geology term for a chunk of the Earth's crust lifted up between fault lines.
A technical geology term, rarely used outside that field.
Word forms
horsts plural, Horsts plural
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The mountain range formed as a _____, pushed up between fault lines.
Etymology
Borrowed from German Horst, meaning "heap" or "ridge."
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What does “horst” mean?
The word “horst” means in geology, a raised block of the Earth's crust sitting between two faults. In plain terms, a geology term for a chunk of the Earth's crust lifted up between fault lines.
How do you pronounce “horst”?
“Horst” is pronounced hawst (/hɔːst/ in IPA).
How do you use “horst” in a sentence?
Here is “horst” used in a sentence: “The mountain range formed as a horst, pushed up between fault lines.”
What is the opposite of “horst”?
The opposite of “horst” — its antonyms — is graben.
What part of speech is “horst”?
“Horst” is a noun.
Where does the word “horst” come from?
The word “horst” comes from German. Borrowed from German Horst, meaning "heap" or "ridge.".
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