Meaning & Definition of word "Thrust"
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Thrust
/θrʌst/
noun:
- 1. a sudden or violent push or movement.
- Example: The thrust of the rocket propelled it into the sky.
- 2. the main point or essence of something.
- Example: The thrust of her argument was that we need more funding for education.
verb:
- 1. to push something suddenly or violently in a specified direction.
- Example: He thrust his hand into his pocket to find his keys.
- 2. to forcefully or suddenly push something forward.
- Example: The soldier thrust his bayonet at the enemy.
Etymology
Middle English thrusten, from Old English thurstian; akin to Old High German drustan to fall.
Common Phrases and Expressions
thrust into:
To suddenly put oneself or something into a situation.
thrust upon:
To impose something unwanted on someone.
Related Words
push:
To exert force on something to move it.
lunge:
A sudden forward movement.
jab:
A quick, sharp thrust with a pointed object.
Slang Meanings of thrust
Meaning: To make a strong social or romantic advance.
Example Sentence: He was really trying to thrust himself into her life.
Meaning: To assert oneself aggressively in a conversation or situation.
Example Sentence: She didn't hesitate to thrust her opinion at the meeting.