backward thrust

Examples (10)

• The boat's propeller creates a backward thrust to propel it forward through the water.
• With a sudden backward thrust of his arms, he pushed open the heavy door.
• The unexpected backward thrust of the current caught the swimmer off guard.
• For a rocket to slow down for re-entry, a controlled backward thrust is crucial.
• Martial artists learn to use a quick backward thrust to create distance from an opponent.
• Critics argued that the new legislation represented a backward thrust against social reforms.
• She braced herself against the sudden backward thrust when the train accelerated.
• The piston's continuous backward thrust was essential for the engine's operation.
• Despite their efforts, the team faced a constant backward thrust from the strong winds.
• He performed a powerful backward thrust with his legs to gain momentum for the jump.