thrust
verb/θrʌst/
Frequency rank: #5,042 most common English word
Meaning
to push something with force in a particular direction.
Example sentence
The rocket engines fired and thrust the spacecraft into orbit.
Synonyms & related words
Practice this word in the quiz
More words in ranks 5,001–5,100
- sunlightThe natural light that comes from the sun.
- surfto ride on waves while standing or lying on a surfboard.
- symbolicrepresenting something else by way of a symbol; not literal but meaningful.
- synca state of working together at the same time or rate; synchronization.
- taxpayerA person who pays taxes to the government.
- trilogya group of three related works, such as books, films, or plays.
- wheelchaira chair mounted on wheels, used by people who cannot walk due to illness, injury, or disability.
- allowanceA fixed amount of money given regularly for personal expenses.
- arbitraryBased on random choice or personal whim rather than reason or logic.
- autonomousActing independently without outside control.