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Definition of "out-thrust" []

  • The act of thrusting outward; in stone or steel construction, a thrust outward, as in a bridge which is not perfectly equilibrated. (noun)
  • A projection from a building. (noun)
  • To thrust out or outward.

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

Use "out-thrust" in a sentence
  • "With a quick out-thrust of his four legs, he rolled over on his side and with questioning eyes and pricked ears looked and listened."
  • "I remember the out-thrust of his protruding underlip as he glared down at the wild pigs."
  • "Later that month, you stop imbibing at all, just press your lips to the out-thrust inflation device nozzle without opening it and suck."
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