Thrust (Noun)
Meaning 1
The force used in pushing; "the push of the water on the walls of the tank"; "the thrust of the jet engines".
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Meaning 2
A strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument; "one strong stab to the heart killed him".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 3
The act of applying force to propel something; "after reaching the desired velocity the drive is cut off".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 4
A sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow); "he warned me with a jab with his finger"; "he made a thrusting motion with his fist".
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Meaning 5
Verbal criticism; "he enlivened his editorials with barbed thrusts at politicians".
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.