thrust vs gesture

gesture vs thrust

thrust and gesture both are nouns.

thrust and gesture both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
thrust	Yes	No	Yes	No
gesture	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, gesture is a hypernym of thrust; that is, gesture is a word with a broader meaning than thrust:

thrust: a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
gesture: motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling

thrust (noun)	gesture (noun)
the act of applying force to propel something	motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument	something done as an indication of intention
a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)	the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
verbal criticism
the force used in pushing

thrust (verb)	gesture (verb)
impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably	show, express or direct through movement
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 gesture

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