Synclinal

[siŋklainl]

Definition

(adj.) sloping downward toward each other to create a trough .

Typed by Brooke--From WordNet

Definition

(a.) Inclined downward from opposite directions, so as to meet in a common point or line.

(a.) Formed by strata dipping toward a common line or plane; as, a synclinal trough or valley; a synclinal fold; -- opposed to anticlinal.

(n.) A synclinal fold.

Typed by Bartholdi

Definition

adj. sloping downwards in opposite directions so as to meet in a common point or line: (geol.) denoting strata dipping toward a common central line or plane.—ns. Syn′cline a synclinal flexure—also Synclī′nal; Synclinō′rium a mountain with a synclinal structure.

Edited by Blair