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thrust in Finnish

thrust in Finnish is pisto, syöksy, työntövoima — thrust means a sudden strong push or lunge forward.

thrust in Finnish

pisto
noun
(fencing) An attack made by moving the sword parallel to its length and landing with the point.
syöksy
noun
A push, stab, or lunge forward (the act thereof.)
työntövoima
noun
The force generated by propulsion, as in a jet engine.
ydin
noun
(figuratively) The primary effort; the goal.
iskeä
verb
(intransitive) To make advance with force.
sysätä
verb
(intransitive) To make advance with force.
työntyä
verb
(intransitive) To make advance with force.
sysätä
verb
työntää
verb

What does "thrust" mean?

  1. noun A sudden strong push or lunge forward.
    "With one quick thrust, the fencer scored the winning point."
  2. noun The main point or focus of an argument or plan.
    "The main thrust of the report is that we need more teachers."
  3. verb To push something forward with force, often suddenly.
    "She thrust the letter into his hands and walked away."
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thrust in a sentence

  • With one quick thrust, the fencer scored the winning point.
  • He fended off the sword's thrust with his shield.
  • The main thrust of the report is that we need more teachers.
  • What is the central thrust of your proposal for the new park?

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Frequently asked questions

What is "thrust" in Finnish?
"thrust" in Finnish is pisto, syöksy, työntövoima. thrust means: A sudden strong push or lunge forward.
How do you use "thrust" in a sentence?
Example: "With one quick thrust, the fencer scored the winning point." In Finnish, "thrust" is pisto, syöksy, työntövoima.
Are there other ways to say "thrust" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 8 translations listed for "thrust": pisto, syöksy, työntövoima, ydin, iskeä, sysätä.
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