rush
noun
- 1
the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner
in his haste to leave he forgot his book
- 2
physician and American Revolutionary leader; signer of the Declaration of Independence (1745-1813)
in his haste to leave he forgot his book
- 3
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
the linebackers were ready to stop a rush
- 4
a sudden burst of activity
come back after the rush
- 5
a sudden forceful flow
- 6
the swift release of a store of affective force
they got a great bang out of it
what a boot!
- 7
grasslike plants growing in wet places and having cylindrical often hollow stems
verb
- 1
urge to an unnatural speed
Don't rush me, please!
- 2
act or move at high speed
We have to rush!
hurry--it's late!
- 3
attack suddenly
- 4
cause to occur rapidly
the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions
- 5
move fast
He rushed down the hall to receive his guests
The cars raced down the street
- 6
cause to move fast or to rush or race
The psychologist raced the rats through a long maze
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