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(noun) drive, driving force
the act of applying force to propel something
after reaching the desired velocity the drive is cut off
(noun) poke, poking, jab, jabbing, thrusting
a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
he warned me with a jab with his finger; he made a thrusting motion with his fist
(noun) knife thrust, stab
a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument
one strong stab to the heart killed him
(noun) push
the force used in pushing
the push of the water on the walls of the tank; the thrust of the jet engines
(verb) force
impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably
She forced her diet fads on him
(verb) pierce
penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument
(verb) throw
place or put with great energy
She threw the blanket around the child; thrust the money in the hands of the beggar
make a thrusting forward movement
press or force
Stuff money into an envelope; She thrust the letter into his hand
(verb) push up
push upward
The front of the trains that had collided head-on thrust up into the air