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Meaning of overfold | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˈəʊvəfəʊld

Definitions

A fold whereby the strata are forced through an angle of more than 90 degrees, so that younger strata lie below older ones.

Examples

“Thrusts were directed there; major overfolds bulged outwards towards the north.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

overfondness overforce overfortification overforwardness overfragmentation overfrankness

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