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thrust  /θ ˈrəst/ ? Meaning of "thrust"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) the force used in pushing
  2. (n) a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument
  3. (n) the act of applying force to propel something
  4. (n) verbal criticism
  5. (n) a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
  6. (v) push forcefully
  7. (v) press or force
  8. (v) make a thrusting forward movement
  9. (v) impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably
  10. (v) penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument
  11. (v) force (molten rock) into pre-existing rock
  12. (v) push upward
  13. (v) place or put with great energy

Synonym(s)

driving force, jab, jabbing, poke, poking, thrusting

Derived Word(s)

thrust ahead, thruster, thrusting

Usage(s):

  1. Mel Gibson's movie has thrust this powerful question back at the center of Holy Week.
  2. And they proved that useful thrust could be produced at flight speeds in excess of 17,000 m.
  3. His role and reputation may have been thrust upon him, but King was amply prepared for the thrust.
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