Meaning of Synclinal

English Translation from English to English dictionary online for the word Synclinal

1. 1
   a.

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

2. 2
   a.

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

3. 3
   n.

   A synclinal fold.

4. 4
   a.

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

5. 5
   a.

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

6. 6
   n.

   A synclinal fold.