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thrust in German

thrust in German is Stoß, Vorstoß, Stich — thrust means a sudden strong push or lunge forward.

thrust in German

Stoß
noun
(fencing) An attack made by moving the sword parallel to its length and landing with the point.
Vorstoß
noun
A push, stab, or lunge forward (the act thereof.)
Stich
noun
A push, stab, or lunge forward (the act thereof.)
Stoß
noun
A push, stab, or lunge forward (the act thereof.)
Schub
noun
The force generated by propulsion, as in a jet engine.
Druck
noun
The force generated by propulsion, as in a jet engine.
Druckkraft
noun
The force generated by propulsion, as in a jet engine.
Schubkraft
noun
The force generated by propulsion, as in a jet engine.
Ziel
noun
(figuratively) The primary effort; the goal.
Stoßrichtung
noun
(figuratively) The primary effort; the goal.
Tenor
noun
(figuratively) The primary effort; the goal.
Zielrichtung
noun
(figuratively) The primary effort; the goal.
entgegenwerfen
verb
(intransitive) To make advance with force.
schieben
verb
(intransitive) To make advance with force.
stoßen
verb
(intransitive) To make advance with force.
stürmen
verb
(intransitive) To make advance with force.
aufdrängen
verb
(transitive) To force something upon someone.
drängen
verb
(transitive) To force something upon someone.
stoßen
verb
(transitive) To push out or extend rapidly or powerfully.
schieben
verb
(transitive) To push out or extend rapidly or powerfully.
stechen
verb
(transitive) To push out or extend rapidly or powerfully.
stecken
verb
(transitive) To push out or extend rapidly or powerfully.

What does "thrust" mean?

  1. noun A sudden strong push or lunge forward.
    "He fended off the sword's thrust with his shield."
  2. noun The main point or focus of an argument or plan.
    "The thrust of her argument was that costs needed cutting."
  3. verb To push something forward with force, often suddenly.
    "She thrust the letter into his hands and walked away."

thrust in a sentence

  • He fended off the sword's thrust with his shield.
  • The rocket's engines produce enormous thrust.
  • The thrust of her argument was that costs needed cutting.
  • She thrust the letter into his hands and walked away.

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Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "thrust" in German?

"thrust" in German is Stoß, Vorstoß, Stich. thrust means: A sudden strong push or lunge forward.

How do you use "thrust" in a sentence?

Example: "He fended off the sword's thrust with his shield." In German, "thrust" is Stoß, Vorstoß, Stich.

Are there other ways to say "thrust" in German?

Yes — German has 19 translations listed for "thrust": Stoß, Vorstoß, Stich, Schub, Druck, Druckkraft.

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