THRUST — Definition of THRUST
noun
1
An attack made by moving the sword parallel to its length and landing with the point.
Pierre was a master swordsman, and could parry the thrusts of lesser men with barely a thought.
2
A push, stab, or lunge forward (the act thereof.)
The cutpurse tried to knock her satchel from her hands, but she avoided his thrust and yelled, "Thief!"
3
The force generated by propulsion, as in a jet engine.
Spacecraft are engineering marvels, designed to resist the thrust of liftoff, as well as the reverse pressure of the void.
4
The primary effort; the goal.
Ostensibly, the class was about public health in general, but the main thrust was really sex education.
verb
1
To make advance with force.
We thrust at the enemy with our forces.
2
To force something upon someone.
I asked her not to thrust the responsibility on me.
3
To push out or extend rapidly or powerfully.
He thrust his arm into the icy stream and grabbed a wriggling fish, astounding the observers.
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