THRUST
Scrabble letter values: T1H4R1U1S1T1 = 9
Definition
- noun the force used in pushing. — synonyms: push
- noun a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument. — synonyms: stab, knife_thrust
- noun the act of applying force to propel something. — synonyms: drive, driving_force
- noun verbal criticism.
- noun a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow). — synonyms: jab, jabbing, poke, poking, thrusting
- verb push forcefully.
- verb press or force. — synonyms: stuff, shove, squeeze
- verb make a thrusting forward movement. — synonyms: lunge, hurl, hurtle
- verb impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably. — synonyms: force
- verb penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument. — synonyms: pierce
- verb force (molten rock) into pre-existing rock.
- verb push upward. — synonyms: push_up
- verb place or put with great energy. — synonyms: throw
Examples
- “the push of the water on the walls of the tank”
- “the thrust of the jet engines”
- “one strong stab to the heart killed him”