(thing) by Kawika Wed Jul 18 2001 at 9:34:37
In geology, an asymmetrical fold, with one limb dipping at a lower angle than the other. A monocline usually connects strata at one level with same strata at another level.

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(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 1:16:21

Mon"o*cline (?), n. Geol.

A monoclinal fold.

 

© Webster 1913.

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