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Thrust (Noun)

The force used in pushing; "the push of the water on the walls of the tank"; "the thrust of the jet engines".

Nouns denoting natural phenomena.

The act of applying force to propel something; "after reaching the desired velocity the drive is cut off".

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The rocket's engines provided the thrust needed to escape Earth's atmosphere.
The spacecraft's thrust was controlled by a complex system of valves and fuel injectors.
After reaching the desired velocity the drive was cut off and the spacecraft coasted on its residual thrust.
The astronauts felt a sudden jolt as the rocket's thrust increased to maximum power.
The engine's thrust was measured in pounds of force, which was crucial for calculating the spacecraft's trajectory.