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thrusts

The correct spelling is thrusts.

How to pronounce thrusts

/ˈθɹʌsts/
noun

IPA: /ˈθɹʌsts/

Say it like: Thr-ust-s

The correct spelling is thrusts. An attack made by moving the sword parallel to its length and landing with the point. For example: "Pierre was a master swordsman, and could parry the thrusts of lesser men with barely a thought."

Usage Examples

Pierre was a master swordsman, and could parry the thrusts of lesser men with barely a thought.

The cutpurse tried to knock her satchel from her hands, but she avoided his thrust and yelled, "Thief!"

Spacecraft are engineering marvels, designed to resist the thrust of liftoff, as well as the reverse pressure of the void.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An attack made by moving the sword parallel to its length and landing with the point.
  2. 2.A push, stab, or lunge forward (the act thereof.)
  3. 3.The force generated by propulsion, as in a jet engine.
  4. 4.The primary effort; the goal.

verb

  1. 1.To make advance with force.
  2. 2.To force something upon someone.
  3. 3.To push out or extend rapidly or powerfully.

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