fault line

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Synonyms: faultline, fall line, fault plane, foul line, baulk line, fault lines, fault zone, full line

Antonyms: faultline, fall line, fault plane, foul line, baulk line, fault lines, fault zone, full line

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|geology}} The line formed by the [[intersection]] of the [[plane]] of a fault with the [[surface]] of the [[Earth]].
2. {{lb|en|by extension}} A minor [[split]] (in public opinion, etc.) that may develop into something larger.

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