thrutch

English

/θɹʌtʃ/

verb
Definitions
  • (rare) To push; press.
  • To crowd; throng; squeeze.
  • (figuratively) To trouble; oppress.
  • To thrust.
  • (caving, climbing (sport)) To push, press, or squeeze into a place; move sideways or vertically in an upright position by wriggling the body against opposing rock surfaces. Compare chimney.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English thrucchen (push, rush) inherited from Old English þryċċan (push, trample on, crush, press) inherited from Proto-Germanic *þrukkijaną (press, press on, crowd).

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*þrukkijaną

Gloss

press, press on, crowd

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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