pushes

Noun

push (countable and uncountable, plural pushes)

1. A short, directed application of force; an act of pushing.
   • Give the door a hard push if it sticks.
2. An act of tensing the muscles of the abdomen in order to expel its contents.
   • One more push and the baby will be out.
3. A great effort (to do something).
   • Some details got lost in the push to get the project done.
4. An attempt to persuade someone into a particular course of action.
5. (figuratively) A force that impels or pressures one to act.
   • I guess it's just
     the special curse
     of working under
     deadline's push1984 April 7, “Mousie Mousie Wildflower (personal advertisement)”, in Gay Community News, page 14

   Synonyms:

   impetus

6. A marching or drill maneuver/manoeuvre performed by moving a formation (especially a company front) forward or toward the audience, usually to accompany a dramatic climax or crescendo in the music.

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