- down-fault|ed
- down-fault|ed «DOWN FL tihd», adjective.Geology. having or characterized by a downward fault.
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down to — (slang) The fault or responsibility of • • • Main Entry: ↑down * * * down to 1 : in a way that includes even (the smallest or least important part) Our work must be accurate down to the last detail. They knew everything about him down to the… … Useful english dictionary
down|throw — «DOWN THROH», noun. 1. a throwing down or a being thrown down; overthrow. 2. Geology. the downward displacement of rock on one side of a fault … Useful english dictionary
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