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thrust

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Definitions

﹒To push something suddenly or violently in a specified direction.

﹒The propulsive force produced by a jet engine, rocket, or propeller.

﹒The principal purpose or main point of a course of action or argument.

Examples

﹒The knight gave a powerful thrust with his sword to defeat the dragon.

﹒The rocket's engine provided enough thrust to escape the Earth's atmosphere.

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