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The principal purpose or theme of a course of action or line of reasoning
“The main thrust of his message concerns the disregard of the obligations of social justice.”
A forceful attack or effort
“The first thrust into the city was from the western front.”
An act of poking someone or something
“A thrust in his side however caught his attention and he looked down to a frowning Shi who had a scolding look on her face.”
A sudden or violent lunge forward
“A sweeping thrust from behind knocked her off her feet.”
The act of stabbing or piercing
“With a single skilled thrust, the delectable morsels were instantly skewered.”
The propulsive force of a jet or rocket engine
“The goal of a turbofan engine is to produce thrust to drive the airplane forward.”
The principle on which an idea, activity or process is based on
Having a strong commitment to a cause
A sudden forward thrust of the body towards something or someone
The force per unit area exerted by a fluid against a surface with which it is in contact
The consequences or negative results of a thing or event
An action in which one fencer forces the opponent's blade into the diagonally opposite line, (that is, from high line to low line on the opposite side, or vice versa) by taking it with the guard and forte of his own blade
An abrupt rough or violent movement
The act of physically lowering something
A push from below
An act or instance of throwing something
A quick, clever reply to an insult or criticism
A quick, often unpleasant, tug or shake
The place, area or space occupied by, or intended for, an event, activity or purpose
To push suddenly or violently in a specified direction
“Andrei would thrust forward through the crowd, trying to look at the face of the weeping girl.”
To stab or pierce something, usually with through
“He saw one guardsman break through the guard of a knight and thrust his sword through the gleaming breastplate.”
To elevate or extend in an upward direction or motion
“And if the sunflower had no roots anchoring it to this terrestrial home, it would thrust upward, following its sunward gaze.”
To suddenly impose, or be imposed with, a burden or responsibility
“Media formats that thrust fame upon ordinary people without special talents can give the impression that anyone can achieve it.”
To hit or strike, often with one's hand
To place, fit, or push (something) into something else
To raise to a higher position or level
To make, or cause to make, a sudden forward movement
Interfere in something that is not one's concern
To push or thrust out
To cause to move with a jerk
Stick out
To inflict something undesirable on someone
To move, demolish, or flatten with a bulldozer
To cover completely with water
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