<p><strong>Verb (used with object)</strong></p><ul><li>thrust</li><li>to push forcibly; shove; put or drive with force: He thrust his way through the crowd. She thrust a dagger into his back.</li><li>to put boldly forth or impose acceptance of: to thrust oneself into a conversation between others; to thrust a dollar into the waiter's hand.</li><li>to extend; present: He thrust his fist in front of my face.</li><li>Archaic. to stab or pierce, as with a sword: She thrust his back with a dagger.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used without object)</strong></p><ul><li>thrust</li><li>to push against something.</li><li>to push or force one's way, as against obstacles or through a crowd.</li><li>to make a thrust, lunge, or stab at something.</li></ul><p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>an act or instance of thrusting; a forcible push or shove; lunge or stab.</li><li>a lunge or stab, as with a sword.</li><li>Mechanics. a linear reactive force exerted by a propeller, propulsive gases, etc., to propel a ship, aircraft, etc.</li><li>Geology. a compressive strain in the crust of the earth that, in its most characteristic development, produces reverse or thrust faults.</li><li>the main point, purpose, or essence: The thrust of his speech was an urgent appeal for votes.</li><li>Machinery. a pushing force or pressure exerted by a thing or a part against a contiguous one.</li><li>Architecture. the downward and outward force exerted by an arch on each side.</li><li>an organized military attack; assault; offensive.</li></ul>