Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
thrust
verb
/θrʌst/
Definition
To push or drive something forward with force.
Examples
- He thrust his hand into the water to check the temperature.
- The rocket thrusts into the sky at the moment of launch.
- She thrust the book into his hands, urging him to read it.
Meaning
Thrust refers to a strong push or the act of pushing something in a particular direction. It can also describe a sudden movement forward or the power generated by an engine to propel an object.
Synonyms
- push
- propel
- shove
- drive
- heave
