Word: THRUST
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Definition of THRUST
- An attack made by moving the sword parallel to its length and landing with the point.
"Pierre was a master swordsman, and could parry the thrusts of lesser men with barely a thought."
- A push, stab, or lunge forward (the act thereof.)
"The cutpurse tried to knock her satchel from her hands, but she avoided his thrust and yelled, "Thief!""
- The force generated by propulsion, as in a jet engine.
"Spacecraft are engineering marvels, designed to resist the thrust of liftoff, as well as the reverse pressure of the void."
- To make advance with force.
"We thrust at the enemy with our forces."
- To force something upon someone.
"I asked her not to thrust the responsibility on me."
- To push out or extend rapidly or powerfully.
"He thrust his arm into the icy stream and grabbed a wriggling fish, astounding the observers."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "thrust", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "thrust" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is THRUST a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is THRUST worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in THRUST? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing THRUST:
- # the thrust effect
- # master of thrust
- # playing with thrust
- # in terms of thrust
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