thrust

the act of applying force to propel something

a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)

“he made a thrusting motion with his fist”

force (molten rock) into pre-existing rock

push forcefully

“He thrust his chin forward”

verbal criticism

“he enlivened his editorials with barbed thrusts at politicians”

push upward

“The front of the trains that had collided head-on thrust up into the air”

penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument

make a thrusting forward movement

impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably

a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument

place or put with great energy

“thrust the money in the hands of the beggar”