Thrusts

Pronunciation: /ˈθrʌst/

Thrusts (verb)

  1. to push something or someone quickly and with force.
  2. to move forward suddenly and strongly.

Examples

  • He thrust the door open with his shoulder.
  • She thrust the package into his hands.

Common collocations: thrust forward, thrust aside, thrust ahead, thrust into, powerful thrust

Thrusts (noun)

  1. a strong, quick push or movement.
  2. the main point or idea of something.
  3. the force that moves a vehicle forward.

Examples

  • With a strong thrust, he moved the box.
  • The thrust of the sword was precise.

Synonyms of Thrusts

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Thrusts

  • opposite of pushing