Propulsive force of an engine (6)

I believe the answer is:

thrust

(Other definitions for thrust that I've seen before include "press" , "Push suddenly forward" , "force in argument" , "Sudden lunge (of sword)" , "Drive sharply forward" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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