thrust
9 points
English
6 letters
Common
Commonness #8,351
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
verb
push forcefully
noun
the force used in pushing
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/θɹˈʌst/ · 1 syllable · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural thrusts
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
the act of applying force to propel something
a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument
the force used in pushing
impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Crossword clues
- “the force used in pushing” wn-def