Canadian French Meaning of thrust

poussée

Other Canadian French words related to poussée

Definitions and Meaning of thrust in English

Wordnet

thrust (n)

the force used in pushing

a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument

the act of applying force to propel something

verbal criticism

a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)

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thrust (v)

push forcefully

press or force

make a thrusting forward movement

impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably

penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument

force (molten rock) into pre-existing rock

push upward

place or put with great energy

Webster

thrust (n. & v.)

Thrist.

Webster

thrust (imp. & p. p.)

of Thrust

Webster

thrust (v. t.)

To push or drive with force; to drive, force, or impel; to shove; as, to thrust anything with the hand or foot, or with an instrument.

To stab; to pierce; -- usually with through.

Webster

thrust (v. i.)

To make a push; to attack with a pointed weapon; as, a fencer thrusts at his antagonist.

To enter by pushing; to squeeze in.

To push forward; to come with force; to press on; to intrude.

Webster

thrust (n.)

A violent push or driving, as with a pointed weapon moved in the direction of its length, or with the hand or foot, or with any instrument; a stab; -- a word much used as a term of fencing.

An attack; an assault.

The force or pressure of one part of a construction against other parts; especially (Arch.), a horizontal or diagonal outward pressure, as of an arch against its abutments, or of rafters against the wall which support them.

The breaking down of the roof of a gallery under its superincumbent weight.

FAQs About the word thrust

poussée

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