ALL meanings of counter-thrust
count·er-thrust
C c - verb with object counter-thrust Archaic. to stab or pierce, as with a sword: She thrust his back with a dagger. 1
- verb without object counter-thrust to push against something. 1
- verb without object counter-thrust to push or force one's way, as against obstacles or through a crowd. 1
- verb without object counter-thrust to make a thrust, lunge, or stab at something. 1
- noun counter-thrust an act or instance of thrusting; a forcible push or shove; lunge or stab. 1
- noun counter-thrust a lunge or stab, as with a sword. 1
- noun counter-thrust Mechanics. a linear reactive force exerted by a propeller, propulsive gases, etc., to propel a ship, aircraft, etc. 1
- noun counter-thrust Geology. a compressive strain in the crust of the earth that, in its most characteristic development, produces reverse or thrust faults. 1
- noun counter-thrust the main point, purpose, or essence: The thrust of his speech was an urgent appeal for votes. 1
- noun counter-thrust Machinery. a pushing force or pressure exerted by a thing or a part against a contiguous one. 1
- noun counter-thrust Architecture. the downward and outward force exerted by an arch on each side. 1
- noun counter-thrust an organized military attack; assault; offensive. 1
- verb with object counter-thrust to push forcibly; shove; put or drive with force: He thrust his way through the crowd. She thrust a dagger into his back. 1
- verb with object counter-thrust to put boldly forth or impose acceptance of: to thrust oneself into a conversation between others; to thrust a dollar into the waiter's hand. 1
- verb with object counter-thrust to extend; present: He thrust his fist in front of my face. 1