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