footwall

English

noun
Definitions
  • (geology) The section of rock that extends below a diagonal fault line (the corresponding upper section being the hanging wall).
  • (mining) The under wall of an enclosed vein.

Etymology

Compound from English foot (walk, foot) + English wall (boil).

Origin

English

wall

Gloss

boil

Concept
Semantic Field

Food and drink

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