iÂ·deÂ·a. n. 1. Something, such as a thought or conception, that is the product of mental activity. 2. An opinion, conviction, or principle: has some strange political ideas. 3. A plan, purpose, or goal: She started school with the idea of becoming a doctor. 4.
The direction of the thrust is normally along the longitudinal axis of the rocket through the rocket center of gravity. But on some rockets, the exhaust nozzle and the thrust direction can be rotated, or gimbaled. The rocket can then be maneuvered by using the torque about the center of gravity. The magnitude of the thrust can be determined by the general thrust equation.
â¢ THRUST (noun). The noun THRUST has 5 senses: 1. the force used in pushing. 2. a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument. 3. the act of applying force to propel something. 4. verbal criticism. 5. a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow). Familiarity information: THRUST used as a noun is common. THRUST (noun). The noun THRUST has 5 senses: 1. the force used in pushing. 2. a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument. 3. the act of applying force to propel something. 4. verbal criticism. 5. a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow). Familiarity information: THRUST used as a noun is common.