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1 | 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 39% | 7 | Using force to move something forward | |
3 | 36% | 6 | Requires pushing force | |
Pushing Force Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "THRUST" which means:
- noun
- • The force used in pushing
- • A strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument
- • The act of applying force to propel something
- • Verbal criticism
- • A sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow) verb
- • Push forcefully
- • Press or force
- • Make a thrusting forward movement
- • Impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably
- • Penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument
- • Force (molten rock) into pre-existing rock
- • Push violently in a specified direction
- • Place or put with great energy
An example sentence would be:
- • "He gave a sudden thrust and pushed the door open."
- • "The sword pierced through his armor with a single thrust."
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Source | #Number | Answer |
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New York Times20 Jan 1977 | Down 41 | |
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