load cast

noun

An irregular part of an overlying stratum (often of sandstone) that is forced down into a softer underlying stratum

Meanings

nounload cast (plural load casts)

plural load casts

  1. geographyAn irregular part of an overlying stratum (often of sandstone) that is forced down into a softer underlying stratum
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