noun๐ShareAn attack made by moving the sword parallel to its length and landing with the point."Pierre was a master swordsman, and could parry the thrusts of lesser men with barely a thought."weaponmilitaryactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA push, stab, or lunge forward (the act thereof.)"The cutpurse tried to knock her satchel from her hands, but she avoided his thrust and yelled, "Thief!""actionsportmilitaryweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe force generated by propulsion, as in a jet engine."Spacecraft are engineering marvels, designed to resist the thrust of liftoff, as well as the reverse pressure of the void."energytechnologyphysicsmachinetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe primary effort; the goal."Ostensibly, the class was about public health in general, but the main thrust was really sex education."actionplanachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo make advance with force."We thrust at the enemy with our forces."actionenergymilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo force something upon someone."I asked her not to thrust the responsibility on me."actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo push out or extend rapidly or powerfully."He thrust his arm into the icy stream and grabbed a wriggling fish, astounding the observers."actionenergyphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading