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    thrusting
    /ˈθrʌstɪŋ/

    noun

    • 1. the motion of pushing or lunging suddenly or violently.

    adjective

    • 1. aggressively ambitious: "thrusting entrepreneurs"
    • 2. (of an object or part of the body) projecting in a conspicuous way: "a thrusting jaw"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTHRUST | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Thrust is a verb that means to push suddenly and strongly, or a noun that means a strong push, a main idea, or a force produced by an engine. Learn how to use thrust in sentences, see synonyms and related words, and explore translations in different languages.

  3. www.dictionary.com › browse › thrustTHRUST Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    to push against something. to push or force one's way, as against obstacles or through a crowd. to make a thrust, lunge, or stab at something. noun. an act or instance of thrusting; a forcible push or shove; lunge or stab. a lunge or stab, as with a sword.

  4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › thrustThrust Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the various meanings and uses of the word thrust as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, examples, and etymology. Thrust can mean to push, pierce, extend, stab, or force something or someone, or it can refer to a forward or upward push, a movement, or a force.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › thrustingTHRUSTING Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Thrusting definition: ambitious and having great drive. See examples of THRUSTING used in a sentence.

  6. www.thefreedictionary.com › thrustingThrusting - definition of thrusting by The Free Dictionary

    Thrusting means pushing or driving quickly and forcefully, or causing to project or extend. It can also mean a forceful movement, a driving force, or a sharp gesture. See synonyms, translations, and usage examples.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTHRUSTING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    THRUSTING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary. Summary Definitions Synonyms Pronunciation Collocations Conjugations Sentences Grammar. Definition of 'thrusting' Word Frequency. thrusting in British English. (ˈθrʌstɪŋ ) adjective. ambitious and having great drive. a thrusting young executive. Collins English Dictionary.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTHRUST | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Thrust is a verb that means to push suddenly and strongly, or a noun that means a strong push, a main idea, or a force produced by an engine. Learn how to use thrust in sentences, see synonyms and related words, and explore the pronunciation and translations of thrust.