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THRUSTS

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 13 meanings of the word Thrusts.

How to pronounce thrusts:

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Thrusts - 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

Thrusts - 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 thrusts his sword into the enemy's heart."
"She thrusts her hand into her pocket searching for her keys."
"The dancer thrusts her hips in a seductive manner."
"He thrusts the documents onto her desk and storms out of the office."
"The boxer thrusts his fist forward, aiming for his opponent's jaw."
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Word Game Points

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

THRUSTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is THRUSTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, thrusts is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
THRUSTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is THRUSTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, thrusts is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
THRUSTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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