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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An upward thrust. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   (geology) a rise of land to a higher elevation (as in the process of mountain building) wordnet
3. 3
   Buoyancy. countable, uncountable
4. 4
   An upward movement of part of the Earth's crust. countable, uncountable

Verb

1. 1
   To thrust something upwards. transitive
2. 2
   To be thrust upwards. intransitive

Synonyms

All synonyms

apotheosisascentassumptionbeatificationdeificationerection

Etymology

From up- + thrust.

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