noun

1. THRUST, the act of applying force to propel something
2. THRUST, a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
3. THRUST, a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument
4. THRUST, verbal criticism
5. THRUST, the force used in pushing
6. THRUST, a forward or upward push
7. THRUST, the main point or meaning of something
8. THRUST, the main concern or purpose of something

verb

1. THRUST, impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably
2. THRUST, penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument
3. THRUST, place or put with great energy
4. THRUST, push forcefully
5. THRUST, make a thrusting forward movement
6. THRUST, press or force
7. THRUST, push upward
8. THRUST, force (molten rock) into pre-existing rock
9. THRUST, to push (someone or something) with force
10. THRUST, to cause (something sharp) to enter or go through something else by pushing
11. THRUST, to make a sudden, strong, forward movement atsomeone or something with a weapon

1. He thrust his hands into his pockets.
2. He thrust his fist into the air.
3. The doctor thrust the needle into the patient's arm.
4. With one last thrust he broke through the barrier.
5. a single thrust of his sword