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Push, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Pushed (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Pushing.] [OE. possen, pussen, F. pousser, fr. L. pulsare, v. intens. fr. pellere, pulsum, to beat, knock, push. See Pulse a beating, and cf. Pursy.]
    1. To press against with force; to drive or impel by pressure; to endeavor to drive by steady pressure, without striking; -- opposed to draw.

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    Sidelong had pushed a mountain from his seat. Milton.

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    2. To thrust the points of the horns against; to gore.

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    If the ox shall push a manservant or maidservant, . . . the ox shall be stoned. Ex. xxi. 32.

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    3. To press or urge forward; to drive; to push an objection too far. “ To push his fortune.”  Dryden.

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    Ambition pushes the soul to such actions as are apt to procure honor to the actor. Spectator.

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    We are pushed for an answer. Swift.

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    4. To bear hard upon; to perplex; to embarrass.

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    5. To importune; to press with solicitation; to tease.

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    To push down, to overthrow by pushing or impulse.

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Pushing, a. Pressing forward in business; enterprising; driving; energetic; also, forward; officious, intrusive. -- Push"ing*ly, adv.

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