rush

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rush Definition

(n) the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner; "in his haste to leave he forgot his book"
(n) a sudden forceful flow
(n) grasslike plants growing in wet places and having cylindrical often hollow stems
(n) physician and Revolutionary American leader; signer of the Declaration of Independence (1745-1813)
(n) 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"
(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"
(s) not accepting reservations
(v) step on it; "He rushed down the hall to receive his guests"; "The cars raced down the street"
(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!"; "hurry--it''s late!"
(v) run with the ball, in football
(v) cause to move fast or to rush or race; "The psychologist raced the rats through a long maze"
(v) cause to occur rapidly; "the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions"

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