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 verb1: to push or drive with force : shove2: to cause to enter or pierce something by or as if by pushing <thrust a dagger into his heart>3: extend, spread4: stab, pierce5 a: to put (as an unwilling person) forcibly into a course of action or position <was thrust into the job> b: to introduce often improperly into a position : interpolate6: to press, force, or impose the acceptance of upon someone <thrust new responsibilities upon her>intransitive verb1 a: to force an entrance or passage b: to push forward : press onward c: to push upward : project2: to make a thrust, stab, or lunge with or as if with a pointed weapon <thrust at them with a knife>