noun Download 🔗Share 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. Examples : "The gardener planted several rushes along the edge of the pond. " plant nature environment biology essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The stem of such plants used in making baskets, mats, the seats of chairs, etc. Examples : "The craftsman used the strong rush from the reeds to weave a sturdy basket. " material plant agriculture essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The merest trifle; a straw. Examples : "A single misplaced textbook was the rush that caused him to be late for class. " nothing thing item value essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A wick. Examples : "The candle's rush was made of cotton thread. " material plant essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A sudden forward motion. Examples : "The rush of students exiting the school building was impressive. " action physics essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A surge. Examples : "A rush of business can be difficult to handle effectively for its unexpected volume." action energy mass amount physics business essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share General haste. Examples : "Many errors were made in the rush to finish." action time essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A rapid, noisy flow. Examples : "a rush of water; a rush of footsteps" action sound energy event essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A sudden attack; an onslaught. Examples : "The sudden rush of students through the school hallways after lunch created a chaotic scene. " military war action essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The strategy of attacking an opponent with a large swarm of weak units, rather than spending time developing their abilities. Examples : "The soccer team's strategy was a rush: They sent a large group of young players onto the field, hoping their sheer numbers would overwhelm the opponent, rather than focusing on training their skills. " game computing military essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (contact sports) The act of running at another player to block or disrupt play. Examples : "a rush on the quarterback" sport essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A rusher; a lineman. Examples : "the center rush, whose place is in the center of the rush line" sport position essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A sudden, brief exhilaration, for instance the pleasurable sensation produced by a stimulant. Examples : "The rollercoaster gave me a rush." physiology sensation medicine mind body essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A regulated period of recruitment in fraternities and sororities. Examples : "rush week" culture organization tradition society group essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (college slang) A perfect recitation. Examples : "My friend's history recitation was a perfect rush, earning him a top score. " education language essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A roquet in which the object ball is sent to a particular location on the lawn. Examples : "The roquet player aimed for a precise rush to the center of the lawn. " sport game essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To hurry; to perform a task with great haste. Examples : "To get to school on time, I rushed through breakfast. " action time process essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To flow or move forward rapidly or noisily. Examples : "armies rush to battle; waters rush down a precipice." action energy way essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To dribble rapidly. Examples : "The child rushed the milk down his throat before his mother called him to the table. " sport essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (contact sports) To run directly at another player in order to block or disrupt play. Examples : "The linebacker rushed the quarterback to try and sack him. " sport essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To cause to move or act with unusual haste. Examples : "The teacher rushed the students to finish the exam before the bell rang. " action process time essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To make a swift or sudden attack. Examples : "The angry student rushed the teacher, trying to grab the papers. " action military war essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To swiftly attack without warning. Examples : "The angry dog rushed the mailman, startling him. " action military essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To attack (an opponent) with a large swarm of units. Examples : "The army rushed the enemy position with a huge wave of soldiers. " military game action essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (college) To attempt to join a fraternity or sorority; to undergo hazing or initiation in order to join a fraternity or sorority. Examples : "Hoping to become part of the popular group, Sarah rushed to join the fraternity. " culture group organization education society essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To transport or carry quickly. Examples : "The shuttle rushes passengers from the station to the airport." action vehicle essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To roquet an object ball to a particular location on the lawn. Examples : "The gardener rushed the ball to the designated spot on the lawn. " sport game essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To recite (a lesson) or pass (an examination) without an error. Examples : "The student rushed the history exam, completing it without any mistakes. " education achievement essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Performed with, or requiring urgency or great haste, or done under pressure. Examples : "a rush job" time action condition essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading