rush
ruhsh
- n the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner
- n a sudden forceful flow
- n grasslike plants growing in wet places and having cylindrical often hollow stems
- n physician and American Revolutionary leader; signer of the Declaration of Independence (1745-1813)
- n the swift release of a store of affective force
he got a quick rush from injecting heroin - n a sudden burst of activity
come back after the rush - n (American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
the linebackers were ready to stop a rush - v move fast
He rushed down the hall to receive his guests - v attack suddenly
- v urge to an unnatural speed
Don't rush me, please! - v act or move at high speed
We have to rush! - v run with the ball, in football
- v cause to move fast or to rush or race
- v cause to occur rapidly
- s not accepting reservations
- s done under pressure
a rush job