Definition of Footwall

1. Noun. The lower wall of an inclined fault.

Group relationships: Inclined Fault
Generic synonyms: Wall

Definition of Footwall

1. the layer of rock beneath a vein of ore [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Footwall

footstalks
footstall
footstall
footstalls
footstep
footsteps
footsteps-of-spring
footstock
footstocks
footstone
footstones
footstool
footstools
footsure
footsy
footwall (current term)
footwalls
footway
footways
footwear
footwears
footwell
footwells
footwork
footworks
footworn
footy
foot bones
foot brake
foot deformities

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