thrust

noun

1
the act of applying force to propel something
after reaching the desired velocity the drive is cut off
2
a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
he warned me with a jab with his finger
he made a thrusting motion with his fist
3
a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument
one strong stab to the heart killed him
4
verbal criticism
he enlivened his editorials with barbed thrusts at politicians
5
the force used in pushing
the push of the water on the walls of the tank
the thrust of the jet engines

1
impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably
She forced her diet fads on him
2
penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument
3
place or put with great energy
She threw the blanket around the child
thrust the money in the hands of the beggar
4
push forcefully
He thrust his chin forward
5
make a thrusting forward movement
6
press or force
Stuff money into an envelope
She thrust the letter into his hand
7
push upward
The front of the trains that had collided head-on thrust up into the air

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