footwall

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Noun footwall has 1 sense

footwall - the lower wall of an inclined fault
--₁ is a kind of wall
--₁ is a part of inclined fault

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Footwall

Definition:

The footwall is a geological term referring to the lower wall of a fault, vein, or ore deposit.

Senses:

Geology: The lower wall or surface of a fault or ore deposit.
Example Sentence: The presence of gold was discovered in the footwall of the fault.
Mining: The rock formation underlying a mineral deposit.
Example Sentence: The miners are currently excavating the footwall to extract valuable minerals.

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