thrusting

In geology, the development of reversed faults by compression or thrust.

The act of pushing with force.

Plural In cheese-making, the white whey, or that which is last pressed out of the curd by the hand, and of which butter is sometimes made. Also thrutchings.

The act of squeezing curd with the hand, to expel the whey.

The white whey, or that which is last pressed out of the curd by the hand, and of which butter is sometimes made.