rush

A2
Pronunciation
/ɹʌʃ/
Noun
16 definition(s)
1 Definition

Any of several stiff plants of the genus Juncus, or the family Juncaceae, having hollow or pithy stems and small flowers, and often growing in marshes or near water.

2 Definition

The stem of such plants used in making baskets, mats, the seats of chairs, etc.

3 Definition

The merest trifle; a straw.

4 Definition

A wick.

5 Definition

A sudden forward motion.

6 Definition

A surge.

Example Sentences
  • A rush of business can be difficult to handle effectively for its unexpected volume.
7 Definition

General haste.

Example Sentences
  • Many errors were made in the rush to finish.
8 Definition

A rapid, noisy flow.

Example Sentences
  • a rush of water;  a rush of footsteps
9 Definition

A sudden attack; an onslaught.

10 Definition

The strategy of attacking an opponent with a large swarm of weak units, rather than spending time developing their abilities.

Synonyms
zerg
11 Definition

(contact sports) The act of running at another player to block or disrupt play.

Example Sentences
  • a rush on the quarterback
12 Definition

A rusher; a lineman.

Example Sentences
  • the center rush, whose place is in the center of the rush line
13 Definition

A sudden, brief exhilaration, for instance the pleasurable sensation produced by a stimulant.

Example Sentences
  • The rollercoaster gave me a rush.
14 Definition

A regulated period of recruitment in fraternities and sororities.

Example Sentences
  • rush week
15 Definition

(college slang) A perfect recitation.

16 Definition

A roquet in which the object ball is sent to a particular location on the lawn.

Verb
12 definition(s)
1 Definition

To hurry; to perform a task with great haste.

Example Sentences
  • rush one's dinner;   rush off an email response
2 Definition

To flow or move forward rapidly or noisily.

Example Sentences
  • armies rush to battle;   waters rush down a precipice.
3 Definition

To dribble rapidly.

4 Definition

(contact sports) To run directly at another player in order to block or disrupt play.

5 Definition

To cause to move or act with unusual haste.

Example Sentences
  • Don't rush your client or he may withdraw.
6 Definition

To make a swift or sudden attack.

7 Definition

To swiftly attack without warning.

8 Definition

To attack (an opponent) with a large swarm of units.

Synonyms
zerg
9 Definition

(college) To attempt to join a fraternity or sorority; to undergo hazing or initiation in order to join a fraternity or sorority.

10 Definition

To transport or carry quickly.

Example Sentences
  • The shuttle rushes passengers from the station to the airport.
11 Definition

To roquet an object ball to a particular location on the lawn.

12 Definition

To recite (a lesson) or pass (an examination) without an error.

Adjective
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Performed with, or requiring urgency or great haste, or done under pressure.

Example Sentences
  • a rush job