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▪ I. upˈthrusting, vbl. n.
[up- 7.]
1924A. Geikie Long Life's Work vii. 229 He was greatly interested in the proofs of the stupendous upthrusting of the strata. 1931J. S. Huxley What dare I Think? vi. 183 This generation's multifarious upthrustings of the religious spirit. 1984W. Garner Rats' Alley xi. 235 Antequera, an upthrusting of castle, belfries and white walls.
▪ II. upˈthrusting, ppl. a.
[up- 6.]
1951A. L. Rowse England of Elizabeth 314 Monastic buildings that could be made into comfortable country houses for up-thrusting families. 1958T. Edwards Worlds Apart x. 205 Upthrusting granite crags polished by sun and wind. |