transform boundary
(trans-form-bound-a-ry)
5 syllables
Definition
noun. A type of fault whose relative motion is predominantly horizontal in either sinistral or dextral direction.
Example Sentence
The San Andreas Fault is a well-known example of a transform boundary.
More Example Sentences
Transform boundaries can lead to significant earthquakes due to the sliding of tectonic plates.
Synonyms
fault line; tectonic boundary; slip-strike fault
Antonyms
convergent boundary; divergent boundary; collision boundary
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