Thrust
/θrʌst/noun
To push something suddenly or violently in a specified direction.
Did you know?In medieval times, 'thrust' was often associated with swords and combat, representing not just a physical action but a metaphorical piercing of the soul.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
þrustwō
“to push or shove”
Old English
OE
þrust
“to push or thrust”
Middle English
ME
thrusten
“to pierce or stab”
Modern English
English
thrust
“to push or drive suddenly or violently”