backthrust

English

Etymology

back- +‎ thrust

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbækˌθrʌst/

Verb

backthrust (third-person singular simple present backthrusts, present participle backthrusting, simple past and past participle backthrusted)

1. To push or drive backward with force or effort.

   The soldier was backthrusting to resist the opposing force's advance.