hade

American  

[heyd] / heɪd /

noun

1. Geology. the angle between a fault plane and the vertical, measured perpendicular to the strike of the fault; complement of the dip.

2. Mining. the inclination of a vein or seam from the vertical.

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verb (used without object)

haded, hading

1. (of a fault, vein, or seam) to incline from a vertical position.

hade British  

/ heɪd /

noun

1. the angle made to the vertical by the plane of a fault or vein

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verb

1. obsolete (intr) (of faults or veins) to incline from the vertical

Etymology

Origin of hade

First recorded in 1675–85; origin uncertain

Example Sentences

The hade is essentially the tilt of the sample, while the azimuth is the absolute direction the sample is pointing relative to true north.

From Science Daily • Mar. 4, 2024

Robert’s agreement was announced on Jan. 2, 2020, and he hade his MLB debut on July 24 of that year.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 4, 2023

This includes routine considerations over a possible capital increase, two of the sources said, adding these were preliminary and no firm decisions hade been made.

From Reuters • Oct. 29, 2023

Jim Becker, the company’s product manager, said many drivers hade come to value the cameras as a means of protecting themselves against unwarranted accusations of malfeasance.

From New York Times • Sep. 7, 2022

The stableboy stood near seven feet tall all by himself; on his hade Bran's head almost brushed the ceiling.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin