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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Uplift Uplift The term 'Uplift' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' (a) The upward pressure in the pores of a material (interstitial pressure) on the base of a structure. An upward force on a structure caused by frost heave or windforce. The upward water pressure on a structure'. Previous 5 Terms: updraft updrift upland Upland cotton Uplands Next 5 Terms: Uplift pressure Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite (UARS) Upper Level Upper Level Disturbance Upper Level System About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.