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