Definition of push

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Push (v. t.) To thrust the points of the horns against; to gore.

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Push :: Push (v. i.) To make a thrust; to shove; as, to push with the horns or with a sword..
Hunch :: Hunch (n.) A push or thrust, as with the elbow..
Justle :: Justle (v. t.) To push; to drive; to force by running against; to jostle.
Shield :: Shield (n.) A framework used to protect workmen in making an adit under ground, and capable of being pushed along as excavation progresses..
Push :: Push (v. i.) To make an advance, attack, or effort; to be energetic; as, a man must push in order to succeed..
Jack :: Jack (n.) A lever for depressing the sinkers which push the loops down on the needles.
Perambulator :: Perambulator (n.) A low carriage for a child, propelled by pushing..
Shove :: Shove (v. i.) To push or drive forward; to move onward by pushing or jostling.
Nose :: Nose (v. t.) To touch with the nose; to push the nose into or against; hence, to interfere with; to treat insolently..
Treadwheel :: Treadwheel (n.) A wheel turned by persons or animals, by treading, climbing, or pushing with the feet, upon its periphery or face. See Treadmill..
Hippe :: Hippe (n.) A genus of marine decapod crustaceans, which burrow rapidly in the sand by pushing themselves backward; -- called also bait bug. See Illust. under Anomura..
Modest :: Modest (a.) Restraining within due limits of propriety; not forward, bold, boastful, or presumptious; rather retiring than pushing one's self forward; not obstructive; as, a modest youth; a modest man..
Quarter :: Quarter (v. t.) Treatment shown by an enemy; mercy; especially, the act of sparing the life a conquered enemy; a refraining from pushing one's advantage to extremes..
Press :: Press (v. i.) To exert pressure; to bear heavily; to push, crowd, or urge with steady force..
Hustle :: Hustle (v. t.) To shake together in confusion; to push, jostle, or crowd rudely; to handle roughly; as, to hustle a person out of a room..
Thimble :: Thimble (n.) A kind of cap or cover, or sometimes a broad ring, for the end of the finger, used in sewing to protect the finger when pushing the needle through the material. It is usually made of metal, and has upon the outer surface numerous small pits to catch the head of the needle..
Hasten :: Hasten (v. t.) To press; to drive or urge forward; to push on; to precipitate; to accelerate the movement of; to expedite; to hurry.
Thrust :: Thrust (n.) A violent push or driving, as with a pointed weapon moved in the direction of its length, or with the hand or foot, or with any instrument; a stab; -- a word much used as a term of fencing..
Exert :: Exert (v. t.) To thrust forth; to emit; to push out.
Trusion :: Trusion (n.) The act of pushing or thrusting.
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