What is another word for Syncline?
Pronunciation: [sˈɪŋkla͡ɪn] (IPA) 
Syncline refers to a geological formation where rocks fold downwards in a U shape. There are several other words that can be used interchangeably with syncline, including trough, basin, and depression. A trough is a long, narrow, and deep formation that also dips downward. A basin is another term for a syncline, but it's often used to denote a larger synclinal depression that holds water and forms a flat-bottomed feature. A depression, on the other hand, is a low point in the Earth's surface, which allows water to collect. Although these terms all have slightly different connotations, they tend to refer to similar geological structures that have a concave shape.
