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thrust vs center punch

center punch vs thrust

thrust and center punch both are nouns.

thrust and center punch both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
thrust Yes No Yes No
center punch Yes No Yes No
As verbs, center punch is a hyponym of thrust; that is, center punch is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than thrust:
  • thrust: penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument
  • center punch: make a small hole in something as a guide for a drill
Other hyponyms of thrust include stick, stick, peg, empale, impale, spike, transfix, horn, tusk, gore, lance.
thrust (noun) center punch (noun)
the act of applying force to propel something a tool with a conical point that is used to make indentations in metal (especially to mark points for drilling)
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
thrust (verb) center punch (verb)
impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably make a small hole in something as a guide for a drill
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 thrust and center punch

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