What does thrusting mean?
Thrusting means present participle and gerund of thrust.
Thrusting
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of thrust.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of thrust
- The motion by which someone or something thrusts.
- The act of squeezing curd by hand, to expel the whey.
- The white whey, or that which is last pressed out of the curd by the hand, and of which butter is sometimes made.
Example Sentences
The coaxing tone in which he said these latter words might have failed in its object, if he had not accompanied them with sundry sharp jerks of his thumb over one shoulder, and with divers winks and thrustings of his tongue into his cheek, from which signals the damsel gathered that he sought to speak to her apart, concerning Miss Haredale and Dolly.
there were heavings and thrustings of the crowded tribes as they elbowed themselves by natural courses towards the light.
Synonyms for thrusting
Antonyms for thrusting
Related Words
Word Forms
- thrustings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for thrusting?
Common synonyms include pressing, thrust, poke, jabbing.
What is the opposite of thrusting?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use thrusting in a sentence?
The coaxing tone in which he said these latter words might have failed in its object, if he had not accompanied them with sundry sharp jerks of his thumb over one shoulder, and with divers winks and thrustings of his tongue into his cheek, from which signals the damsel gathered that he sought to speak to her apart, concerning Miss Haredale and Dolly.
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