thrust

to push or force something into a place, especially with great strength and speed

empujar, empujar con fuerza

• thrust something into/into somebody/something

Collocations thrust a knife into someone's back · thrust one's way through the crowd

• He thrust his hand into his pocket.

  Metió la mano en el bolsillo.

to move forward quickly and forcefully, especially in a battle or competition

avanzar rápidamente, empujar hacia adelante

• thrust forward

Collocations thrust forward to the front line · thrust ahead of others in a race

• The troops thrust forward into enemy territory.

  Las tropas avanzaron rápidamente hacia el territorio enemigo.

to stick out or project from something, often in a sudden or noticeable way

protruirse, sobresalir

• thrust out

Collocations a thrusting nose · the thrust of a sword

• His chin thrusts forward.

  Su barbilla sobresale.

a force that pushes something forwards or outwards, especially in a machine

empuje mecánico, fuerza de empuje

• thrust of

Collocations thrust of an engine · thrust of a propeller

• The thrust of the rocket was powerful.

  El empuje del cohete era poderoso.