thrust

Meanings

Noun

• An attack made by moving the sword parallel to its length and landing with the point.
• A push, stab, or lunge forward (the act thereof.)
• The force generated by propulsion, as in a jet engine.
• The primary effort; the goal.

Verb

• To make advance with force.
• To force something upon someone.
• To push out or extend rapidly or powerfully.
• To push or drive with force; to shove.
• To enter by pushing; to squeeze in.
• To stab; to pierce; usually with through.

Related

Similar words

• break, dart, grab
• lift, push
• focus, gist, point
• attack, charge, rush
• compel, charge, force
• dart, reach, stab

Origin

• From Old Norse þrysta, from Proto-Germanic *þrustijaną, possibly from Proto-Indo-European *trewd-.