noun
thrusting
noun
1
The action of pushing forcefully forward.
"The piston's thrusting motion drives the engine."
How to Use Thrusting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe repeated forceful pushing motion of something.
Common pairings
thrusting motion
forward thrusting
Word Forms
thrustings plural
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The piston's _____ motion drives the engine.