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THRUST

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 13 meanings of the word Thrust.

How to pronounce thrust:

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Thrust - as a noun

The force used in pushing

Example: "The push of the water on the walls of the tank"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
push

A strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument

Example: "One strong stab to the heart killed him"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
knife thruststab
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of applying force to propel something

Example: "After reaching the desired velocity the drive is cut off"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
drivedriving force
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
actuationpropulsion
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Verbal criticism

Example: "He enlivened his editorials with barbed thrusts at politicians"

A sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)

Example: "He warned me with a jab with his finger"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
jabjabbingpokepokingthrusting

Thrust - as a verb

Push forcefully

Example: "He thrust his chin forward"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
forcepush
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Press or force

Example: "Stuff money into an envelope"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shovesqueezestuff

Make a thrusting forward movement

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hurlhurtlelunge
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
move
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably

Example: "She forced her diet fads on him"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
force
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
compelobligateoblige
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pierce
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
perforate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Force (molten rock) into pre-existing rock

Push violently in a specified direction

Example: "The front of the trains that had collided head-on thrust up into the air"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
push up

Place or put with great energy

Example: "She threw the blanket around the child"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
throw
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
layplaceposepositionputset
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He gave a sudden thrust and pushed the door open."
"The sword pierced through his armor with a single thrust."
"She felt a sharp thrust in her back and stumbled forward."
"The rocket's powerful thrust lifted it off the launchpad."
"The boxer's final thrust knocked his opponent to the ground."
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Word Game Points

Is THRUST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, thrust is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

THRUST has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is THRUST a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, thrust is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
THRUST has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is THRUST a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, thrust is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
THRUST has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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