'thrust-driven' originates from the combination of 'thrust' and 'driven', where 'thrust' refers to a forceful push or drive, and 'driven' indicates being powered or propelled.

'thrust' comes from Old Norse 'þrysta', meaning 'to push or press', and 'driven' is the past participle of 'drive', from Old English 'drīfan'.

Initially, 'thrust' meant 'to push or press', and 'driven' meant 'propelled'. Together, they evolved to describe mechanisms powered by forceful propulsion.