Push vs. Shove

Pushverb

To apply a force to (an object) such that it moves away from the person or thing applying the force.

Pushverb

(transitive) To continually attempt to persuade (a person) into a particular course of action.

Pushverb

(transitive) To press or urge forward; to drive.

Pushverb

(transitive) To continually promote (a point of view, a product for sale, etc.).

Pushverb

To approach; to come close to.

Pushverb

(intransitive) To tense the muscles in the abdomen in order to expel its contents.

Pushverb

(intransitive) To continue to attempt to persuade a person into a particular course of action.

Pushverb

To make a higher bid at an auction.

Pushverb

(poker) To make an all-in bet.

Pushverb

To move (a pawn) directly forward.

Pushverb

(computing) To add (a data item) to the top of a stack.

Pushverb

(computing) To publish (an update, etc.) by transmitting it to other computers.

Pushverb

(obsolete) To thrust the points of the horns against; to gore.

Pushverb

To burst out of its pot, as a bud or shoot.

Pushverb

(snooker) To strike the cue ball in such a way that it stays in contact with the cue and object ball at the same time (a foul shot)

Pushnoun

A short, directed application of force; an act of pushing.

Pushnoun

An act of tensing the muscles of the abdomen in order to expel its contents.

Pushnoun

A great effort (to do something).

Pushnoun

An attempt to persuade someone into a particular course of action.

Pushnoun

(military) 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.

Pushnoun

A wager that results in no loss or gain for the bettor as a result of a tie or even score

Pushnoun

(computing) The addition of a data item to the top of a stack.

Pushnoun

The situation where a server sends data to a client without waiting for a request, as in server push, push technology.

Pushnoun

A particular crowd or throng or people.

Pushnoun

(snooker) A foul shot in which the cue ball is in contact with the cue and the object ball at the same time

Pushnoun

A pustule; a pimple.

Pushnoun

A pustule; a pimple.

Pushnoun

A thrust with a pointed instrument, or with the end of a thing.

Pushnoun

Any thrust. pressure, impulse, or force, or force applied; a shove; as, to give the ball the first push.

Pushnoun

An assault or attack; an effort; an attempt; hence, the time or occasion for action.

Pushnoun

The faculty of overcoming obstacles; aggressive energy; as, he has push, or he has no push.

Pushnoun

A crowd; a company or clique of associates; a gang.

Pushverb

To press against with force; to drive or impel by pressure; to endeavor to drive by steady pressure, without striking; - opposed to draw.

Pushverb

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

Pushverb

To press or urge forward; to drive; to push an objection too far.

Pushverb

To bear hard upon; to perplex; to embarrass.

Pushverb

To importune; to press with solicitation; to tease.

Pushverb

To make a thrust; to shove; as, to push with the horns or with a sword.

Pushverb

To make an advance, attack, or effort; to be energetic; as, a man must push in order to succeed.

Pushverb

To burst pot, as a bud or shoot.

Pushnoun

the act of applying force in order to move something away;

Pushnoun

the force used in pushing;

Pushnoun

enterprising or ambitious drive;

Pushnoun

an electrical switch operated by pressing a button;

Pushnoun

an effort to advance;

Pushverb

move with force,

Pushverb

press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action;

Pushverb

make publicity for; try to sell (a product);

Pushverb

strive and make an effort to reach a goal;

Pushverb

press against forcefully without being able to move;

Pushverb

approach a certain age or speed;

Pushverb

exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for;

Pushverb

sell or promote the sale of (illegal goods such as drugs);

Pushverb

move strenuously and with effort;

Pushverb

make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby;

Shoveverb

(transitive) To push, especially roughly or with force.

Shoveverb

(intransitive) To move off or along by an act of pushing, as with an oar or pole used in a boat; sometimes with off.

Shoveverb

To make an all-in bet.

Shoveverb

(slang) To pass (counterfeit money).

Shovenoun

A rough push.

Shovenoun

(poker slang) An all-in bet.

Shovenoun

A forward movement of packed river-ice.

Shoveverb

To drive along by the direct and continuous application of strength; to push; especially, to push (a body) so as to make it move along the surface of another body; as, to shove a boat on the water; to shove a table across the floor.

Shoveverb

To push along, aside, or away, in a careless or rude manner; to jostle.

Shoveverb

To push or drive forward; to move onward by pushing or jostling.

Shoveverb

To move off or along by an act pushing, as with an oar a pole used by one in a boat; sometimes with off.

Shovenoun

The act of shoving; a forcible push.

Shove

p. p. of Shove.

Shovenoun

the act of shoving (giving a push to someone or something);

Shoveverb

come into rough contact with while moving;

Shoveverb

push roughly;

Shoveverb

press or force;

Shove

Shove may refer to: