overthrust

[ oh-ver-thruhst ]

noun

, Geology.

1. a thrust fault with a low dip and a large slip.
2. a thrust fault in which the hanging wall was the one that moved ( underthrust ).

overthrust

/ ˈəʊvəˌθrʌst /

noun

1. geology a reverse fault in which the rocks on the upper surface of a fault plane have moved over the rocks on the lower surface Compare underthrust

Word History and Origins

Origin of overthrust¹

First recorded in 1880–85; over- + thrust

Example Sentences

The painting of the Rock Point Overthrust was created by Vermont artist Raymond Pease as part of the Public Works Art Project, which employed artists during the Great Depression.

From Washington Times

“It’s a dress-to-kill event,” said Tshomarelo Mosaka, or “Vulture Thrust,” his nom de guerre as bassist and lead singer for the death-metal band Overthrust.

From Wall Street Journal

Overthrust and other local metal acts are as popular here as hometown rappers have become in Johannesburg or Lagos.

From Wall Street Journal

He traced the plications from minor to major stages, and illustrated the remarkable foldings and overthrust faultings in numerous sections and with the aid of pictorial drawings.

From Project Gutenberg

It has now been shown, however, that the upper series of limestones has been brought upon the top of the lower by a great overthrust.

From Project Gutenberg