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faultline

/fɔːltlaɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does faultline mean?

noun

A crack or fracture in the Earth's crust, often associated with earthquakes, or a line of weakness in a system or relationship.

Example

"The geologists studied the faultline that ran through the city, warning of the potential for a devastating earthquake."

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