Synclinal

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.

Compare synclinal with other words:

fold vs. synclinal

anticlinal vs. synclinal