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'thrust' in a sentence

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thrust noun

: the force used in pushing

: a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument

: the act of applying force to propel something

: verbal criticism

: a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)

thrust verb

: push forcefully

: press or force

: make a thrusting forward movement

: impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably

: penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument

: force (molten rock) into pre-existing rock

: push violently in a specified direction

: place or put with great energy


  • He thrust his tongue into my mouth.
  • He thrust the money into his pocket.
  • Don't thrust your knife into the cheese.
  • The people on board thrust their way toward the rear exit.
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