Definition of cross-bedding in English:
cross-bedding
nounˈkrɒsbɛdɪŋˈkrɔsˌbɛdɪŋ
mass nounGeology Layering within a stratum and at an angle to the main bedding plane.
Example sentencesExamples
- The large-scale cross-bedding shows that it was all laid down in deep, fast-flowing water in a matter of days.
- Lower Cretaceous tides revealed by cross-bedding with mud drapes.
- In addition to normal or planar bedding, other forms may be distinguished: tabular, wedge, lens, or irregular, in addition to cross-bedding, graded bedding, and rhythmic bedding.
- Intra-sedimentary faults, palaeochannels, and cross-bedding in sandstones and conglomerates are locally abundant.
- Intervals of siltstone and fine sandstone show climbing ripple lamination and low-angle cross-bedding.
Definition of cross-bedding in US English:
cross-bedding
nounˈkrɔsˌbɛdɪŋˈkrôsˌbediNG
Geology Layering within a stratum and at an angle to the main bedding plane.
Example sentencesExamples
- In addition to normal or planar bedding, other forms may be distinguished: tabular, wedge, lens, or irregular, in addition to cross-bedding, graded bedding, and rhythmic bedding.
- Intervals of siltstone and fine sandstone show climbing ripple lamination and low-angle cross-bedding.
- Intra-sedimentary faults, palaeochannels, and cross-bedding in sandstones and conglomerates are locally abundant.
- The large-scale cross-bedding shows that it was all laid down in deep, fast-flowing water in a matter of days.
- Lower Cretaceous tides revealed by cross-bedding with mud drapes.