'thrust' in a sentence
Learn how to use 'thrust' with 4 example sentences.
- thrust noun
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: 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
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: 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.