1. (n.) A pustule; a pimple.

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

3. (v. t.) To thrust the points of the horns against; to gore.

4. (v. t.) To press or urge forward; to drive; to push an objection too far.

5. (v. t.) To bear hard upon; to perplex; to embarrass.

6. (v. t.) To importune; to press with solicitation; to tease.

7. (v. i.) To make a thrust; to shove; as, to push with the horns or with a sword.

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

9. (v. i.) To burst pot, as a bud or shoot.

10. (n.) A thrust with a pointed instrument, or with the end of a thing.

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

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

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

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