Definition of thrust

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Thrust (n.) The force or pressure of one part of a construction against other parts; especially (Arch.), a horizontal or diagonal outward pressure, as of an arch against its abutments, or of rafters against the wall which support them..

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Jab :: Jab (n.) A thrust or stab.
Distrustful :: Distrustful (a.) Not confident; diffident; wanting confidence or thrust; modest; as, distrustful of ourselves, of one's powers..
Put :: Put (n.) The act of putting; an action; a movement; a thrust; a push; as, the put of a ball..
Threste :: Threste (v. t.) To thrust.
Pass :: Pass (v. i.) A thrust or push; an attempt to stab or strike an adversary.
Interpose :: Interpose (v. t.) To thrust; to intrude; to between, either for aid or for troubling..
Pitch :: Pitch (n.) A descent; a fall; a thrusting down.
Foin :: Foin (v. i.) To thrust with a sword or spear; to lunge.
Foinery :: Foinery (n.) Thrusting with the foil; fencing with the point, as distinguished from broadsword play..
Job :: Job (n.) A sudden thrust or stab; a jab.
Thruster :: Thruster (n.) One who thrusts or stabs.
Ram :: Ram (v. t.) To butt or strike against; to drive a ram against or through; to thrust or drive with violence; to force in; to drive together; to cram; as, to ram an enemy's vessel; to ram piles, cartridges, etc..
Flanconade :: Flanconade (n.) A thrust in the side.
Tilt :: Tilt (v. t.) To point or thrust, as a lance..
Stab :: Stab (v. i.) To give a wound with a pointed weapon; to pierce; to thrust with a pointed weapon.
Yerk :: Yerk (v. t.) To throw or thrust with a sudden, smart movement; to kick or strike suddenly; to jerk..
Strut :: Strut (n.) In general, any piece of a frame which resists thrust or pressure in the direction of its own length. See Brace, and Illust. of Frame, and Roof..
Tilt :: Tilt (v. t.) To point or thrust a weapon at.
Tierce :: Tierce (n.) A position in thrusting or parrying in which the wrist and nails are turned downward.
Intruder :: Intruder (n.) One who intrudes; one who thrusts himself in, or enters without right, or without leave or welcome; a trespasser..
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