Tectonic Definition & Meaning

tectonic
adjective
  1. pertaining to the structure or movement of the earth's crust; "tectonic plates"; "tectonic valleys"
  2. of or pertaining to construction or architecture

"Tectonic" in song lyrics

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  • "plate tectonic"
    AOL — AOL
  • "color of plate tectonic"
    AOL — AOL

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