thrust at something Definition

thrust
verb thrust, thrusting

1. To push suddenly and violently.

Thesaurus: plunge, ram, shove, jam, poke, prod, stab, force.
2. To force them to accept it; to impose it on them.

Thesaurus: urge, force, press.
Form: thrust something on someone (usually)
Form: thrust something upon someone
3. To force one's way.

Form: thrust into (usually)
Form: thrust through

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.

Thesaurus: core, meat, gist, sense, point, objective, goal, end.
7. Determination; drive.

Etymology: 12c: from Norse thrysta.

Phrasal Verb: thrust at something

To make a lunge at it.

Phrasal Verb: thrust through something

To pierce or stab it.