Vocabulary Entry

thrust

|noun • verb

noun

A strong push or force applied in a specific direction.

Example Sentences

"The thrust of the rocket propelled it into the sky."

"She felt the thrust of the wind against her face."

"The engineer calculated the necessary thrust for the aircraft."

verb

Example Sentences

"He thrust the door open when he heard the noise."

"She thrust herself into the conversation, eager to share her ideas."

"The knight thrust his sword forward to defend himself."