thrust-n; 9 Senses

Sense Number 1: propulsive physical force

Commentary: THRUST[+force][+physical][+propulsive][+drive]

Examples:
The thrust of the ignited liquid oxygen fuel propelled the rocket into space.
How many pounds of thrust are required to lift a Boeing 747 at takeoff?

Mappings:
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1

Sense Number 2: a jabbing gesture with a sharp instrument

Commentary: THRUST[+event][+physical][+gesture][+jab][+with_instrument]

Examples:
With a thrust of his dagger, the prince pierced the heart of the king.
The boxer danced around, fending off a series of thrusts by his opponent.

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WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2, 5

Sense Number 3: the lateral pressure exerted by an arch or abutment

Commentary: THRUST[+force][+physical][+pressure][+lateral][+of_structure][+architectural]

Examples:
The architect has a program that calculates the thrust for a given size of abutment.
The thrust of the arch keeps the keystone in place.

Mappings:
WordNet 0.0 Sense Numbers: 2a

Sense Number 4: the gesture of pushing, shoving something away, out

Commentary: THRUST[+event][+physical][+gesture][+push][+away]

Examples:
Despite several thrusts, the man's oversized bag would not fit into the overhead bin of the plane.
The rock singer was famous for the thrust of his hips while performing.

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WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 3

Sense Number 5: a statement of verbal criticism, usually effective, pithy

Commentary: THRUST[+event][+speech_act][+statement][+criticism][+effective]

Examples:
His columns are enlivened with barbed thrusts at local politicians.
Mary got in a few thrusts of her own during the heated argument at lunch.

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WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 4

Sense Number 6: a rapid military assault

Commentary: THRUST[+event][+physical][+assault][+rapid][+military]

Examples:
The army's thrust deep into rebel territory was unexpected.
The new panzer tanks enabled a rapid thrust into Poland.

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WordNet 0.0 Sense Numbers: 1b

Sense Number 7: the fundamental essence of something

Commentary: THRUST[+quality][+fundamental][+essence]

Examples:
The thrust of her argument is that the tax system is already quite progressive.
Anti-globalism has become the main thrust of their policy.
The thrust of this initiative is to reduce energy consumption.

Mappings:
WordNet 0.0 Sense Numbers: 4a

Sense Number 8: a geological fault with older strata inverted horizontally on top of newer

Commentary: THRUST[+entity][+structure][+geological][+fault][+with_inverted_strata]

Examples:
The thrust was composed mostly of sedimentary rock.
The geology professor was teaching his students how to identify thrusts.

Mappings:
WordNet 0.0 Sense Numbers: 2d

Sense Number 9: a concerted goal-oriented effort

Commentary: THRUST[+activity][+effort][+concerted][+goal-oriented]

Examples:
Their executives are leading a new thrust in business development.
John has given up his social life in his thrust to finish his thesis by May.

Mappings:
WordNet 0.0 Sense Numbers: 3b