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monocline

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mon·o·cline  (mn-kln)
n.
A geologic structure in which all layers are inclined in the same direction.
mono·clinal adj.
monocline [ˈmɒnəʊˌklaɪn]
n
(Earth Sciences / Geological Science) a local steepening in stratified rocks with an otherwise gentle dip
[from mono- + Greek klīnein to lean]
monoclinal  adj & n
monoclinally  adv
monocline  (mn-kln)
A set of rock layers that all slope downward from the horizontal in the same direction.
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Noun1.monocline - a geological formation in which all strata are inclined in the same directionmonocline - a geological formation in which all strata are inclined in the same direction
geological formation, formation - (geology) the geological features of the earth
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