thrusting

/ˈθrʌstɪŋ/
noun
  1. 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
  1. 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.
  2. 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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