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Definition thrust in American English

thrust noun

noun
/θrʌst/
Example

one last thrust of the knife

Synonyms and related words
push shove poke
2

the main idea or intention of something such as a document, speech, or policy

Example

We welcome the general thrust of the Senator's argument.

Synonyms and related words
contention focus item meaning significance usage
3

the force that an engine produces to push something forward

Synonyms and related words
absorbance air resistance amplitude
Definition thrust in American English