thrust Synonyms
thrust Meaning
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)
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
thrust (n. & v.)
Thrist.
thrust (imp. & p. p.)
of Thrust
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.
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.
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.
thrust Sentence Examples
- The rocket's engines generated a powerful thrust, propelling it towards the stars.
- The athlete's powerful thrust launched him over the high jump bar.
- The ship's thrusters maneuvered it through the treacherous waters.
- The politician's fiery speech aimed to thrust his party into the spotlight.
- The sudden thrust of the knife left a deep wound.
- The company's new product thrust it into the forefront of the industry.
- The doctor's skillful thrust quickly dislodged the foreign object from the patient's throat.
- The gust of wind provided an unexpected thrust that carried the kite skyward.
- The thrust of his argument was undeniable, convincing all in its path.
- The thrust of his foot slammed the ball into the net, securing the winning point.
FAQs About the word thrust
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 shar
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The rocket's engines generated a powerful thrust, propelling it towards the stars.
The athlete's powerful thrust launched him over the high jump bar.
The ship's thrusters maneuvered it through the treacherous waters.
The politician's fiery speech aimed to thrust his party into the spotlight.
