thrust

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Estimated CEFR level: B1 — Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the force used in pushing
  2. noun a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument
  3. noun the act of applying force to propel something

Etymology

From Middle English þrusten, from Old Norse þrysta, from Proto-Germanic *þrustijaną, possibly from Proto-Indo-European *trewd-.

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Synonyms

push

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