Noun
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(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
"the linebackers were ready to stop a rush"
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a sudden burst of activity
"come back after the rush"
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the swift release of a store of affective force
"they got a great bang out of it"
"what a boot!"
"he got a quick rush from injecting heroin"
"he does it for kicks"
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physician and American Revolutionary leader
signer of the Declaration of Independence (1745-1813)
- benjamin rush -
grasslike plants growing in wet places and having cylindrical often hollow stems
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a sudden forceful flow
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the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner
"in his haste to leave he forgot his book"
Verb
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cause to occur rapidly
"the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions"
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cause to move fast or to rush or race
"The psychologist raced the rats through a long maze"
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run with the ball, in football
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act or move at high speed
"We have to rush!"
"hurry--it's late!"
- look sharp -
urge to an unnatural speed
"Don't rush me, please!"
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attack suddenly
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move fast
"He rushed down the hall to receive his guests"
"The cars raced down the street"
- pelt along - rush along - cannonball along - bucket along - belt along - step on it
Adjective
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done under pressure
"a rush job"
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not accepting reservations
- first come first serve