American English pronunciation
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IPA transcription: [θ'ɹʌsts]
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Noun
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the act of applying force to propel something
“after reaching the desired velocity the drive is cut off”
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the force used in pushing
“the push of the water on the walls of the tank”
“the thrust of the jet engines”
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a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument
“one strong stab to the heart killed him”
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a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
“he warned me with a jab with his finger”
“he made a thrusting motion with his fist”
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verbal criticism
“he enlivened his editorials with barbed thrusts at politicians”
Verb
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make a thrusting forward movement
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push forcefully
“He thrust his chin forward”
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press or force
“Stuff money into an envelope”
“She thrust the letter into his hand”
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impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably
“She forced her diet fads on him”
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place or put with great energy
“She threw the blanket around the child”
“thrust the money in the hands of the beggar”
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penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument
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force (molten rock) into pre-existing rock
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push upward
“The front of the trains that had collided head-on thrust up into the air”