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downthrow (n.)

The sudden drop or depression of the strata of rocks on one side of a fault. See Throw, n.

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The sudden drop or depression of the strata of rocks on one side of a fault. See Throw, n.

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The sudden downthrow of the airplane was felt by all the passengers.

The landslide caused a large downthrow of earth and debris.

The athlete performed a downthrow maneuver to gain momentum.

The boxer delivered a powerful downthrow punch to his opponent.