THRUSTS
Definition of THRUSTS
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An 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."
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A 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!""
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The 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."
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To make advance with force.
"We thrust at the enemy with our forces."
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To force something upon someone.
"I asked her not to thrust the responsibility on me."
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To push out or extend rapidly or powerfully.
"He thrust his arm into the icy stream and grabbed a wriggling fish, astounding the observers."
Source: Wiktionary