Thrust vs. Punch
Difference Between Thrust and Punch
Thrustnoun
(fencing) An attack made by moving the sword parallel to its length and landing with the point.
Pierre was a master swordsman, and could parry the thrusts of lesser men with barely a thought.Punchnoun
(entomology) Any of various riodinid butterflies of the genus Dodona of Asia.
Thrustnoun
A push, stab, or lunge forward (the act thereof.)
The cutpurse tried to knock her satchel from her hands, but she avoided his thrust and yelled, "Thief!"Punchnoun
(countable) A hit or strike with one's fist.
Thrustnoun
The force generated by propulsion, as in a jet engine.
Spacecraft are engineering marvels, designed to resist the thrust of liftoff, as well as the reverse pressure of the void.Punchnoun
(uncountable) Power, strength, energy.
Thrustnoun
(figuratively) The primary effort; the goal.
Ostensibly, the class was about public health in general, but the main thrust was really sex education.Punchnoun
(uncountable) Impact.
Thrustverb
(intransitive) To make advance with force.
We thrust at the enemy with our forces.Punchnoun
(uncountable) A button (of a joypad, joystick or similar device) causing a video game character to punch.
Thrustverb
(transitive) To force something upon someone.
I asked her not to thrust the responsibility on me.Punchnoun
(countable) A device, generally slender and round, used for creating holes in thin material, for driving an object through a hole in a containing object, or to stamp or emboss a mark or design on a surface.
Thrustverb
(transitive) To push out or extend rapidly or powerfully.
He thrust his arm into the icy stream and grabbed a wriggling fish, astounding the observers.Punchnoun
(countable) A mechanism for punching holes in paper or other thin material.
Thrustverb
(transitive) To push or drive with force; to shove.
to thrust anything with the hand or foot, or with an instrumentPunchnoun
(countable) A hole or opening created with a punch.
Thrustverb
(intransitive) To enter by pushing; to squeeze in.
Punchnoun
(piledriving) An extension piece applied to the top of a pile; a dolly.
Thrustverb
To stab; to pierce; usually with through.
Punchnoun
A prop, as for the roof of a mine.
Thrustnoun
the force used in pushing;
the push of the water on the walls of the tankthe thrust of the jet enginesPunchnoun
A beverage, generally containing a mixture of fruit juice and some other beverage, often alcoholic.
Thrustnoun
a thrusting blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument;
one strong stab to the heart killed himPunchverb
(transitive) To strike with one's fist.
If she punches me, I'm gonna break her nose.Thrustnoun
the act of applying force to propel something;
after reaching the desired velocity the drive is cut offPunchverb
To herd.
Thrustnoun
verbal criticism;
he enlivened his editorials with barbed thrusts at politiciansPunchverb
(transitive) To operate (a device or system) by depressing a button, key, bar, or pedal, or by similar means.
Thrustnoun
a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow);
he warned me with a jab with his fingerhe made a thrusting motion with his fistPunchverb
(transitive) To enter (information) on a device or system.
Thrustverb
push forcefully;
He thrust his chin forwardPunchverb
(transitive) To hit (a ball or similar object) with less than full force.
He punched a hit into shallow left field.Thrustverb
press or force;
Stuff money into an envelopeShe thrust the letter into his handPunchverb
(transitive) To make holes in something rail ticket, leather belt, etc
Thrustverb
make a thrusting forward movement
Punchverb
To thrust against; to poke.
to punch one with the end of a stick or the elbowThrustverb
impose or thrust urgently, importunately, or inexorably;
She forced her diet fads on himPunchverb
To employ a punch to create a hole in or stamp or emboss a mark on something.
Thrustverb
penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument
Punchverb
To mark a ticket.
Thrustverb
geology: thrust (molten rock) into pre-existing rock
Punchnoun
(boxing) a blow with the fist;
I gave him a clout on his noseThrustverb
push upward;
The front of the trains that had collided head-on thrust up into the airPunchnoun
an iced mixed drink usually containing alcohol and prepared for multiple servings; normally served in a punch bowl
Thrustverb
place or put with great energy;
She threw the blanket around the childthrust the money in the hands of the beggarPunchnoun
a tool for making (usually circular) holes
Punchverb
deliver a quick blow to;
he punched me in the stomachPunchverb
drive forcibly as if by a punch;
the nail punched through the wallPunchverb
make a hole into or between, as for ease of separation;
perforate the sheets of paper
