Definition of "Thrust" :

noun: the act of applying force to propel something

noun: a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)

"He made a thrusting motion with his fist."

noun: a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument

noun: verbal criticism

"He enlivened his editorials with barbed thrusts at politicians."

noun: the force used in pushing

"The thrust of the jet engines."

verb: impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably

verb: penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument

verb: place or put with great energy

"Thrust the money in the hands of the beggar."

verb: push forcefully

"He thrust his chin forward."

verb: make a thrusting forward movement

verb: press or force

"She thrust the letter into his hand."

verb: push upward

"The front of the trains that had collided head-on thrust up into the air."

verb: force (molten rock) into pre-existing rock