thrust out
Definition
- Verb:
- To push or force something outward or away from oneself or its original position: The action of extending, projecting, or ejecting something by applying force.
Usage
- This verb describes the act of causing something to move outward through a pushing motion. It often implies a deliberate, forceful, or sudden action.
- It is typically used with a direct object (what is being thrust out) and can be followed by a prepositional phrase (e.g., , ) to indicate the source or direction.
Examples
- Verb:
- The lizard thrust out its tongue to catch the insect.
- He thrust out his hand to introduce himself.
- The volcano thrust out a plume of ash and smoke.
Advanced Usage
- "to thrust oneself out": To propel or push one's own body outward.
- The swimmer thrust himself out of the water with powerful strokes.
- Used in technical or descriptive contexts to describe mechanical or natural protrusion.
- The machine's piston thrusts out every few seconds.
Variants and Related Words
- Protrude (verb): To extend outward or project.
- Nails should not protrude from the board.
- Eject (verb): To force or throw something out, often violently.
- Extend (verb): To stretch out or hold forth.
Synonyms
- Push out
- Shove out
- Project
- Expel
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Thrust aside: To push something to the side, often dismissively.
- She thrust aside the old papers to clear the desk.
- Thrust forward: To push something ahead or oneself into prominence.
- He thrust forward the proposal during the meeting.
Related Idioms
- To thrust one's nose into (something): To interfere in something that is not one's concern.
- He's always thrusting his nose into other people's business.
Verb
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push to thrust outward