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  • 31To thrust to — Thrust Thrust, v. i. 1. To make a push; to attack with a pointed weapon; as, a fencer thrusts at his antagonist. [1913 Webster] 2. To enter by pushing; to squeeze in. [1913 Webster] And thrust between my father and the god. Dryden. [1913 Webster] …

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  • 32To put forward — Put Put, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Put}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Putting}.] [AS. potian to thrust: cf. Dan. putte to put, to put into, Fries. putje; perh. akin to W. pwtio to butt, poke, thrust; cf. also Gael. put to push, thrust, and E. potter, v. i.] 1. To …

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  • 33Specific thrust — is a term used in Gas Turbine Engineering to show the relative bulk of a jet engine (e.g. turbojet, turbofan, etc) and is defined as the ratio: net thrust/total intake airflow. Low specific thrust enginesA modern civil turbofan has a low specific …

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  • 34straight thrust — noun (fencing) an attacking thrust made with one foot forward and the back leg straight and with the sword arm outstretched forward • Syn: ↑lunge, ↑passado • Topics: ↑fencing • Hypernyms: ↑stab, ↑thrust …

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  • 35PAR thrust — Power Augmented Ram Thrust (or PAR thrust for short) is the term used to describe the use of exhaust gases or displaced air from either the main engines or special assist engines in enhancing the air cushion under the wings or body of what is… …

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  • 36clamshell thrust reverser — A thrust reverser, clamshell door system that fits in the exhaust system of a turbojet engine. The clam doors, which form an integral part of the tailpipe, open when the system is deployed and duct the exhaust gases around so that they flow… …

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  • 37out-thrust — adj., v., & n. adj. extended; projected (ran forward with out thrust arms). v.tr. (past and past part. thrust) thrust out. n. 1 the act or an instance of thrusting forcibly outward. 2 the act or an instance of becoming prominent or noticeable …

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  • 38pre-exit thrust reverser — A thrust reverser system installed forward of the exhaust nozzle. See thrust reverser …

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  • 39Squat thrust — A squat thrust is a calisthenic exercise. It typically is performed as follows:# From a standing parade rest position, drop to a squat position with your hands on the ground near your feet. # Throw the feet back, putting yourself into a push up… …

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  • 40vectored thrust — /vɛktəd ˈθrʌst/ (say vektuhd thrust) noun a method of jet propulsion efflux of which can be directed downward or forward to obtain VTOL or STOL performance …