Main Entry: 1thrust
Pronunciation: \ˈthrəst\
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): thrust; thrust·ing
Etymology: Middle English thrusten, thristen, from Old Norse thrȳsta; probably akin to Old Norse thrjōta to tire, Old English thrēat coercion — more at threat
Date: 13th century
transitive verb 1 : to push or drive with force : shove
2 : to cause to enter or pierce something by or as if by pushing
3 : extend, spread
4 : stab, pierce
5 a : to put (as an unwilling person) forcibly into a course of action or positionthrust into the job> b : to introduce often improperly into a position : interpolate
6 : to press, force, or impose the acceptance of upon someone
2 : to make a thrust, stab, or lunge with or as if with a pointed weapon
2 : to cause to enter or pierce something by or as if by pushing
3 : extend, spread
4 : stab, pierce
5 a : to put (as an unwilling person) forcibly into a course of action or position
6 : to press, force, or impose the acceptance of upon someone
2 : to make a thrust, stab, or lunge with or as if with a pointed weapon
