horst
IPA: hˈɔrst
noun
- (geology) An area of the earth's surface which is raised relative to surrounding land.
- A surname.
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Examples of "horst" in Sentences
- A small high can be called a horst.
- De Horst has an altitude of 1 meter.
- Epomeo is believed to be a volcanic horst.
- The tectonic block is called the Cotter Horst.
- It is, in fact, a horst and not a zone of folding.
- Horst essel was an improvement on the original design.
- A horst is formed from extension of the Earth's crust.
- Horst Dassler is known as the father of sport sponsorship.
- The knolls in the valley are horsts of Silurian to Devonian carboantes.
- The crystalline basement is usually uncovered on the South flank of the horsts.
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