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thrust

Pronunciation: /θɹʌst/

The English word “thrust” has 10 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. An attack made by moving the sword parallel to its length and landing with the point.
  2. A push, stab, or lunge forward.
  3. The force generated by propulsion, as in a jet engine.
  4. The primary effort; the goal.

verb

  1. To make advance with force.
  2. To force something upon someone.
  3. To push out or extend rapidly or powerfully.
  4. To push or drive with force; to shove.
  5. To enter by pushing; to squeeze in.
  6. To stab; to pierce; usually with through.

Etymology

From Middle English þrusten, from Old Norse þrysta, from Proto-Germanic *þrustijaną, possibly from Proto-Indo-European *trewd-.

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