English dictionary definition of:

thrust


Noun

  • the act of applying force to propel something
  • a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
  • a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument
  • verbal criticism
  • the force used in pushing

Verb

  • impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably
  • penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument
  • place or put with great energy
  • push forcefully
  • make a thrusting forward movement
  • press or force
  • push upward
  • force (molten rock) into pre-existing rock

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Thesaurus

drive force hurl hurtle jab jabbing lunge pierce poke poking push shove squeeze stab stuff throw thrusting

Scrabble score for thrust


Scrabble score = 9

generated at 10:28:36 on 15-09-19

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