knife thrust
naɪf θrʌst
Definition

Definition of knife thrust - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
attacksudden strong push with a knife
  • The hero dodged the knife thrust just in time.
lunge stab
2.
martial artsTECH.forceful knife movement in martial artsTECH.
  • He practiced the knife thrust repeatedly in training.
jab lunge stab
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Images of knife thrust

  • knife thrust: forceful knife movement in martial arts
    forceful knife movement in martial arts

Expressions with knife

knife's edgen.
critical or dangerous situation
The negotiations were on a knife's edge.
bring a knife to a gunfightv.
enter a challenge without enough preparation or proper tools
He brought a knife to a gunfight by not studying for the exam.
like a hot knife through butteradv.
done very smoothly and easily without any difficulty
He moved like a hot knife through butter during the dance.
like a knife through butteradv.
with great ease and smoothness
The car moved through traffic like a knife through butter.
under the knifeadj.
in the process of having surgery
She is under the knife for her knee today.
hold at knife pointv.
threaten someone using a knife for control
The robber held the cashier at knife point.

Expressions with thrust

thrust uponv.
force a responsibility or situation on someone without their choice
Unexpected leadership was thrust upon her when the coach resigned.
thrust asidev.
dismiss or ignore something important
She thrust aside her fears and continued forward.
thrust one's nose inv.
get involved in other people's business without being asked
Maria always thrusts her nose in whenever coworkers discuss their personal problems.
thrust one's wayv.
push oneself through obstacles
She thrust her way past the bushes to find the hidden path.
thrust and parryn.
quick exchange of attacks and defenses
The duel was a series of thrust and parry.
thrust into the limelightv.
suddenly receive a lot of public attention
The scandal thrust the politician into the limelight.
thrust oneself uponv.
impose oneself on others without invitation
He thrust himself upon the group, interrupting their conversation.
greatness thrust upon themadj.
unexpectedly given significant responsibility or power
After the coup, greatness was thrust upon them overnight.
pelvic thrustn.
forceful forward movement of the hips in dance or exercise
He did a pelvic thrust during the workout.
squat thrustn.
exercise involving a squat and a plank position
He did ten squat thrusts to warm up before his workout..

Terms related to knife thrust

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knifingthrustingattackknifepiercepushstrongsuddenthrustweaponartsblade

Examples of knife thrust in a sentence

  • He barely survived the knife thrust to his abdomen.
  • The knife thrust is a critical move in self-defense.
  • Mastering the knife thrust requires precision and control.

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  1. French:coup de couteau, ...
  2. German:Messerstoß, ...
  3. Italian:colpo di coltello, ...
  4. Spanish:embate de cuchillo, golpe de cuchillo, ...
  5. Portuguese:golpe de faca, ...
  6. Chinese:刀刺, 刀法, ...
  7. Japanese:ナイフの突き, ナイフの刺し, ...
  8. Arabic:طَعْنَة, طَعْنَة سِكّين, ...
  9. Hebrew:דְּקִירַת סַכִּין, דְּקִירַת סַכִּין, ...
  10. Russian:удар ножом, ...
  11. Ukrainian:удар ножем, ...
  12. Hindi:चाकू का वार, ...
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