thrust

  1. Noun.  (fencing) An attack made by moving the sword parallel to its length and landing with the point.
  2. Noun.  A push, stab, or lunge forward (the act thereof.).
  3. Noun.  The force generated by propulsion, as in a jet engine.
  4. Noun.  (figuratively) The primary effort; the goal.
  5. Verb.  (intransitive) To make advance with force.
  6. Verb.  (transitive) To force something upon someone.
  7. Verb.  (transitive) To push out or extend rapidly or powerfully.

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