Definition of thrust

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Thrust (n.) The breaking down of the roof of a gallery under its superincumbent weight.

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Strike :: Strike (v. i.) To deliver a quick blow or thrust; to give blows.
Butt :: Butt (v. t.) To strike by thrusting the head against; to strike with the head.
Infix :: Infix (v. t.) To set; to fasten or fix by piercing or thrusting in; as, to infix a sting, spear, or dart..
Shoe :: Shoe (n.) An iron socket or plate to take the thrust of a strut or rafter.
Protrude :: Protrude (v. t.) To thrust forward; to drive or force along.
Punch :: Punch (v. t.) To thrust against; to poke; as, to punch one with the end of a stick or the elbow..
Strut :: Strut (n.) In general, any piece of a frame which resists thrust or pressure in the direction of its own length. See Brace, and Illust. of Frame, and Roof..
Peck :: Peck (v.) To strike with the beak; to thrust the beak into; as, a bird pecks a tree..
Thrust :: Thrust (v. i.) To make a push; to attack with a pointed weapon; as, a fencer thrusts at his antagonist..
Abutment :: Abutment (n.) The solid part of a pier or wall, etc., which receives the thrust or lateral pressure of an arch, vault, or strut..
Discard :: Discard (v. t.) To put or thrust away; to reject.
Quarte :: Quarte (n.) A position in thrusting or parrying, with the inside of the hand turned upward and the point of the weapon toward the adversary's right breast..
Foiningly :: Foiningly (adv.) With a push or thrust.
Protrusive :: Protrusive (a.) Thrusting or impelling forward; as, protrusive motion..
Tierce :: Tierce (n.) A position in thrusting or parrying in which the wrist and nails are turned downward.
Grouser :: Grouser (n.) A pointed timber attached to a boat and sliding vertically, to thrust into the ground as a means of anchorage..
Push :: Push (v. t.) To thrust the points of the horns against; to gore.
Flanconade :: Flanconade (n.) A thrust in the side.
Parry :: Parry (v. t.) To ward off; to stop, or to turn aside; as, to parry a thrust, a blow, or anything that means or threatens harm..
Insert :: Insert (v. t.) To set within something; to put or thrust in; to introduce; to cause to enter, or be included, or contained; as, to insert a scion in a stock; to insert a letter, word, or passage in a composition; to insert an advertisement in a newspaper..
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