thrust

[US]/θrʌst/
[UK]/θrʌst/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. & vi. push with force, stab or pierce abruptly

Phrases & Collocations

powerful thrust

thrust forward

thrust vectoring

thrust reversers

thrust bearing

thrust force

axial thrust

thrust in

thrust out

main thrust

thrust ball bearing

thrust fault

cut and thrust

thrust washer

thrust oneself forward

thrust block

thrust stage

upward thrust

Example Sentences

Howard was thrust into the limelight.

thrust a person into the car

thrust sth. upon sb.

thrust at sb. with a knife

the thrust and parry of A and B

He was thrust into power.

The obligation was thrust on him.

the cut and thrust of political debate.

she thrust through the bramble canes.

anti-Americanism became the main thrust of their policy.

thrust one's head out of a window

He enjoys the cut and thrust of business.

The whole thrust of the project was to make money.

All my advice was thrust aside.

Please don't thrust at me with that umbrella.

He thrust her away angrily.

They thrust themselves forward.

They thrust themselves into the house.

Real-world Examples

Scabior thrust the blackthorn wand at her.

Source: 7. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

A white head was angrily thrust through the window.

Source: Modern University English Intensive Reading (2nd Edition) Volume 3

With nowhere to go but forward, the shark thrusts through the metal bars.

Source: National Geographic Science Popularization (Video Version)

He thrust the bundle inside his shirt and left.

Source: The Count of Monte Cristo: Selected Edition

Every responsibility thrust upon your strength and your honor is priceless.

Source: 100 Classic English Essays for Recitation

We are going to deliberately breach the val to produce a reverse thrust.

Source: The Martian Original Soundtrack

Because we thrust, we don't parry.

Source: Suits Season 3

He thrust it at her, his eyes glittering with malice.

Source: 2. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Many patients now feel it has been thrust upon them with little consultation.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Harry thrust his fist in the air.

Source: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

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