center punch vs thrust

thrust vs center punch

center punch and thrust both are nouns.

center punch and thrust both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
center punch	Yes	No	Yes	No
thrust	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, thrust is a hypernym of center punch; that is, thrust is a word with a broader meaning than center punch:

center punch: make a small hole in something as a guide for a drill
thrust: penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument

Other hypernyms of center punch include pierce.

center punch (noun)	thrust (noun)
a tool with a conical point that is used to make indentations in metal (especially to mark points for drilling)	the act of applying force to propel something
	a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument
	a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
	verbal criticism
	the force used in pushing

center punch (verb)	thrust (verb)
make a small hole in something as a guide for a drill	impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably
	penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument
	place or put with great energy
	push forcefully
	make a thrusting forward movement
	press or force
	push violently in a specified direction
	force (molten rock) into pre-existing rock

Difference between center punch and thrust

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