Definition of thrust - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
actiontr. stab or pierce with a sharp objecttr.
- She thrust the knife into the target.
2.
advanceintr. move forward with forceintr.
- The soldiers thrust forward into enemy territory.
3.
physical shovetr./intr. push suddenly or forcefullytr./intr.
- He thrust the door open with his shoulder..
4.
squeeze inintr. Rare enter by pushing or squeezingintr. Rare
- He thrust into the crowded room.
5.
unwanted demandtr. Rare impose something on someonetr. Rare
- They thrust their opinions on everyone at the meeting.
Noun
1.
forceful actionforceful push or shove
- The boxer's thrust knocked his opponent off balance..
2.
communicationthe main point or essential part
- The thrust of his argument was clear and convincing.
3.
propulsionTECH. propulsive force of an engine or rocketTECH.
- The rocket's thrust was powerful enough to escape Earth's gravity..
4.
combatRare forceful attack with a weaponRare
- He made a quick thrust with his sword.
Expressions with thrust
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force a responsibility or situation on someone without their choice
Unexpected leadership was thrust upon her when the coach resigned.
dismiss or ignore something important
She thrust aside her fears and continued forward.
get involved in other people's business without being asked
Maria always thrusts her nose in whenever coworkers discuss their personal problems.
push oneself through obstacles
She thrust her way past the bushes to find the hidden path.
quick exchange of attacks and defenses
The duel was a series of thrust and parry.
suddenly receive a lot of public attention
The scandal thrust the politician into the limelight.
impose oneself on others without invitation
He thrust himself upon the group, interrupting their conversation.
unexpectedly given significant responsibility or power
After the coup, greatness was thrust upon them overnight.
sudden strong push with a knife
The hero dodged the knife thrust just in time.
forceful forward movement of the hips in dance or exercise
He did a pelvic thrust during the workout.
exercise involving a squat and a plank position
He did ten squat thrusts to warm up before his workout..
move forward forcefully or with determination
The soldiers thrust ahead through the dense forest.
full of exciting and energetic discussion
The meeting was filled with cut-and-thrust arguments.
sudden movement where part of the body is pushed ahead
He made a forward thrust with the sword during practice.
most important idea or focus in something
The main thrust of his argument was about equality.
quick push to help someone breathe
He used an abdominal thrust to save her.
move something away with force
He thrust out his hand to stop the door.
push yourself into attention or a position forcefully
Clara always thrusts herself forward whenever journalists visit the office.
straightforward action or approach
Her straight thrust in negotiations surprised everyone.
suddenly forced into an unwanted situation or new role
He became the thrust into captain after the coach resigned.
exercise lifting hips upward, often with weight, for glutes and hamstrings
He added hip thrust to his workout for stronger glutes.
fault where the upper block moves over the lower block
Thrust faults are common in mountain ranges.
stage extending into the audience on three sides
The play was performed on a thrust stage.
orofacial condition where tongue protrudes through teeth
The dentist diagnosed him with a tongue thrust.
Origin of thrust
Old Norse, thrysta (to push)
Terms with thrust included in their meaning
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action
poke or thrust into something
poke
thrust or poke, especially in the ribs
actions
poke or thrust with a quick motion
immerse
thrust into liquid or penetrable substance
action
quick jab or thrust with a finger or object
physical
extrude or thrust something outward
action
thrust something in a direction
action
thrust in a stabbing motion
aerospace
engine that generates thrust by expelling gases
movement
gesture with a fist thrust upward in celebration or excitement
celebration
upward thrust of the fist in celebration
aviation
plane with rotating blades for thrust
celebration
thrust forward one's fist in celebration or triumph
aviation
rotating blade generating thrust for an airplane
performance
plane using two propellers for increased thrust
aircraft propulsion
engine that ejects a fast-moving jet of fluid to generate thrust
action
involving a forward thrust or leap
propulsion
device providing thrust to propel a rocket
aerospace
operate a rocket engine to produce thrust
aeronautics
involving heating of exhaust gases for thrust
combat
thrust with a weapon
space
rocket engine used to increase the thrust of a spacecraft during launch
fitness
exercise involving a squat thrust and jump
aviation
gas turbine with bypassed air for extra thrust
Examples of thrust in a sentence
The warrior thrust his sword forward. He thrust the door open with all his might. She thrust her way through the crowded room. She thrust the package into his hands. They thrust the boat into the water. She thrust her way through the dense crowd.
The pickpocket thrust his hand into the bag. He thrust his beliefs onto his children. The manager thrust new policies on the staff. The knight's thrust pierced the enemy's armor. With a powerful thrust, she opened the heavy door. The thrust of the proposal was innovative. She missed the thrust of the lecture. The jet's thrust pushed it forward. Engineers measured the thrust during the test. The knight's thrust pierced the armor. A sudden thrust caught the opponent off guard.
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- French:enfoncer, poussée, ...
- German:stechen, Schub, ...
- Italian:infilzare, spinta, ...
- Spanish:clavar, golpe, ...
- Portuguese:enfiar, impulso, ...
- Chinese:刺入, 冲击, ...
- Japanese:突き刺す, 突き, ...
- Arabic:طَعَنَ, دَفْعَة, ...
- Hebrew:לִדְקוֹר, דְּחִיפָה, ...
- Russian:вонзать, толчок, ...
- Ukrainian:встромити, поштовх, ...
- Hindi:घोंपना, धक्का, ...
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