Synonyms for footwall
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The section of rock that extends below a diagonal fault line (the corresponding upper section being the hanging wall).
Forms
- Plural
- footwalls
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| footwall | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.