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thrust verb (thrust, thrusting) 1 to push suddenly and violently. 2 (usually thrust something on or upon someone) to force them to accept it; to impose it on them. 3 (usually thrust into or through, etc) to force one's way. noun 1 a sudden or violent movement forward; a push or lunge. 2 aeronautics the force produced by a jet or rocket engine that propels an aircraft or rocket forward. 3 an attack or lunge with a pointed weapon; a stab. 4 an attack, especially by a military force on the enemy's territory, or a verbal attack on a person. 5 the strong continuous pressure that one part of an object exerts against another. 6 the main theme, message or gist, eg of an argument. 7 determination; drive.
ETYMOLOGY: 12c: from Norse thrysta.