Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

home thrust

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.85 in modern English

Syllables: home- thrust
IPA

18

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A well-directed or effective thrust; one that wounds in a vital part.

noun

A personal attack.

Example Sentences

"“I make it a point of honour not to lose a man for King George (God bless him!) and the gallows.” The rogues looked at each other but swallowed the home-thrust in silence."

Inflected Forms

home thrusts (plural)

Questions

What does home thrust mean?: A well-directed or effective thrust; one that wounds in a vital part.

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