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upswelling

upswelling

7.5
A raised part of a surface that makes a lump, often from frost or roots
  • noun
  • /ˈʌpˌswɛlɪŋ/
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  • The heavy frost caused an upswelling in the pavement, making the road uneven.

Examples

  • After the tree roots grew under the sidewalk, an upswelling appeared and created a tripping hazard.

  • The doctor pointed out the upswelling on her arm.

  • Engineers inspected the bridge for any sign of upswelling that might indicate structural problems.

  • The upswelling of water created a small wave.

  • The heavy frost caused an upswelling in the pavement, making the road uneven.

  • After the tree roots grew under the sidewalk, an upswelling appeared and created a tripping hazard.

  • Engineers inspected the bridge for any sign of upswelling that might indicate structural problems.

Synonyms

swell
vsupswelling
  • Specialized
8 6.5

A raised, rounded part of a surface often found under the sea

is usually a surface lump caused by pressure or frost
upswell
vsupswelling
6.8

A sudden upward movement of water that can flood land

is a static raised area often formed by pressure rather than movement

Antonyms

dimple
6 1.6

A small rounded dip on a surface like a golf ball

depression
5 4.2

A small hollow or pressed down area on a surface

How Big

upswelling
7.5
to mound
3 3.8
swelling
3 3.7
bulge
42 3.2
bump
118 2.5

Surface Forms

upswelling singular
upswellings plural

Morphology

upswelling = upswell (transparent) = up + swell + ing

Formed by adding '-ing' to the verb 'upswell' (up + swell); denotes the physical process or raised area and is directly deducible.

Etymology

Upswelling is made of up and swell, where swell means 'to become larger or rise'. So an upswelling is a part of the ground pushed up, like a lump or raised area on a surface.