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