thrust in Portuguese
thrust in Portuguese is estocada, ataque, impulso — thrust means a sudden strong push or lunge forward.
thrust in Portuguese
estocada
(fencing) An attack made by moving the sword parallel to its length and landing with the point.
ataque
A push, stab, or lunge forward (the act thereof.)
impulso
A push, stab, or lunge forward (the act thereof.)
ímpeto
A push, stab, or lunge forward (the act thereof.)
impulso
The force generated by propulsion, as in a jet engine.
ênfase
(figuratively) The primary effort; the goal.
empurrar
(intransitive) To make advance with force.
estender
(transitive) To push out or extend rapidly or powerfully.
esticar
(transitive) To push out or extend rapidly or powerfully.
socar
(transitive) To push or drive with force; to shove.
What does "thrust" mean?
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noun A sudden strong push or lunge forward.
"With one quick thrust, the fencer scored the winning point."
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noun The main point or focus of an argument or plan.
"The main thrust of the report is that we need more teachers."
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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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What is "thrust" in Portuguese?
"thrust" in Portuguese is estocada, ataque, impulso. 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 Portuguese, "thrust" is estocada, ataque, impulso.
Are there other ways to say "thrust" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 9 translations listed for "thrust": estocada, ataque, impulso, ímpeto, ênfase, empurrar.
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