Cusp, cuspate
Short ridges that are separated by crescent-shaped troughs. They are found on the foreshore at relatively evenly spaced intervals. Cuspate pertains to a shoreline which follows smooth arcs in between cups.
« Back to Glossary IndexShort ridges that are separated by crescent-shaped troughs. They are found on the foreshore at relatively evenly spaced intervals. Cuspate pertains to a shoreline which follows smooth arcs in between cups.
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