"highstand" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: highstands [plural]
Etymology: From high + stand. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|high|stand}} high + stand Head templates: {{en-noun}} highstand (plural highstands)
  1. (geology) An interval during which the sea level was above the edge of a continental shelf Categories (topical): Geology Related terms: lowstand
    Sense id: en-highstand-en-noun-gF0P7CuA Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry Topics: geography, geology, natural-sciences

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