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The swimmer used a strong kick to thrust forward.
What does Thrust mean?
to push forward with force, or a forward force.
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To thrust means to push something forward with force, and thrust can also mean a strong forward push or force.
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The rocket needs thrust to lift off the ground.
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In science class, students measured how thrust helped the model move across the floor.
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What does thrust mean?
Thrust is a push or force that moves something forward.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to thrust?
Propel is close because it means to push or move something forward.
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Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for thrust?
Pull contrasts with thrust because thrust means pushing forward, while pull moves something toward you.
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MeaningThrust means to push forward with force, or a forward force.
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pullTo move something toward yourself.
hold backTo keep something from moving forward.
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Thrust word family
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thrust
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thrust
To push forward with force.
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thrusting
Pushing forward with force.
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