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upthrown

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up⋅throw

  [n. uhp-throh; v. uhp-throh] noun, verb, -threw, -thrown, -throw⋅ing.
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–noun
1. an upheaval, as of the earth's surface.
2. Geology. an upward displacement of rock on one side of a fault.
–verb (used with object)
3. to throw or cast up or upward.
Origin:
1590–1600; up- + throw
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