thrust
To push something quickly and with a lot of force.
To push something or someone suddenly and strongly in a particular direction.
A quick and strong forward movement.
A sudden and forceful forward movement, especially one made to attack or push through something.
The most important idea or aim in what someone says or writes.
The main meaning, aim, or central theme of something spoken or written.
The power that pushes an aircraft, rocket, or ship forward.
The propulsive force that moves an aircraft, rocket, or ship forward, produced by an engine or propeller.
- Base: thrust
- Plural: thrust, thrusts
- Base: thrust
- 3rd Person Singular: thrusts
- Present Participle: thrusting
- Past: thrust
- Past Participle: thrust
- Irregular past: thrust Verb
- Irregular past participle: thrust Verb
thrust and parry
1Attack and defend exchange
To take turns attacking and defending, either in fencing or in an argument.
- Their debate was full of verbal thrust and parry.
- In fencing, you must master both the thrust and parry.
thrust upon someone
1Force responsibility on someone
To make someone accept a duty or responsibility they did not choose.
- Leadership was thrust upon her after the manager resigned.
- He found himself with new duties thrust upon him unexpectedly.