verb
upthrow
Upthrow (verb) means to throw something up into the air.
verb
1
To throw something up into the air.
2
To force a mass of material upward from below, causing a fault.
3
(geology) To be pushed upward from underneath in this way.
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Etymology
Comes from Middle English upthrowen, equivalent to up- + throw.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of upthrow?
"upthrow" (verb) means to throw something up into the air.
What are the different meanings of upthrow?
"upthrow" has 3 main meanings: 1. To throw something up into the air; 2. To force a mass of material upward from below, causing a fault; 3. (geology) To be pushed upward from underneath in this way.
