thrusting
/ˈθrʌstɪŋ/
noun
- The action of pushing something forward suddenly or forcefully.
- The constant thrusting of the crowd made it hard to move.
- With a quick thrusting of his arm, he knocked the ball away.
- The thrusting of the piston drives the engine.
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adjective
- Pushing or moving forward with force; making a sudden forward motion.
- The thrusting motion of the dancer was powerful and sharp.
- The thrusting branches of the tree scraped against the window.
- He made a thrusting gesture with his hand to emphasize his point.
- Ambitious and determined to succeed, often in a forceful way.
- The company hired several thrusting new managers.
- His thrusting personality sometimes rubbed people the wrong way.
- She is a thrusting young executive with big plans.
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