nounπShareAny 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."The gardener planted several rushes along the edge of the pond. "plantnatureenvironmentbiologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe stem of such plants used in making baskets, mats, the seats of chairs, etc."The craftsman used the strong rush from the reeds to weave a sturdy basket. "materialplantagricultureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe merest trifle; a straw."A single misplaced textbook was the rush that caused him to be late for class. "nothingthingitemvalueessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA wick."The candle's rush was made of cotton thread. "materialplantessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sudden forward motion."The rush of students exiting the school building was impressive. "actionphysicsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA surge."A rush of business can be difficult to handle effectively for its unexpected volume."actionenergymassamountphysicsbusinessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareGeneral haste."Many errors were made in the rush to finish."actiontimeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA rapid, noisy flow."a rush of water;Β a rush of footsteps"actionsoundenergyeventessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sudden attack; an onslaught."The sudden rush of students through the school hallways after lunch created a chaotic scene. "militarywaractionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe strategy of attacking an opponent with a large swarm of weak units, rather than spending time developing their abilities."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. "gamecomputingmilitaryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(contact sports) The act of running at another player to block or disrupt play."a rush on the quarterback"sportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA rusher; a lineman."the center rush, whose place is in the center of the rush line"sportpositionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sudden, brief exhilaration, for instance the pleasurable sensation produced by a stimulant."The rollercoaster gave me a rush."physiologysensationmedicinemindbodyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA regulated period of recruitment in fraternities and sororities."rush week"cultureorganizationtraditionsocietygroupessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(college slang) A perfect recitation."My friend's history recitation was a perfect rush, earning him a top score. "educationlanguageessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA roquet in which the object ball is sent to a particular location on the lawn."The roquet player aimed for a precise rush to the center of the lawn. "sportgameessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hurry; to perform a task with great haste."To get to school on time, I rushed through breakfast. "actiontimeprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo flow or move forward rapidly or noisily."armies rush to battle; Β waters rush down a precipice."actionenergywayessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo dribble rapidly."The child rushed the milk down his throat before his mother called him to the table. "sportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(contact sports) To run directly at another player in order to block or disrupt play."The linebacker rushed the quarterback to try and sack him. "sportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to move or act with unusual haste."The teacher rushed the students to finish the exam before the bell rang. "actionprocesstimeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a swift or sudden attack."The angry student rushed the teacher, trying to grab the papers. "actionmilitarywaressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo swiftly attack without warning."The angry dog rushed the mailman, startling him. "actionmilitaryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo attack (an opponent) with a large swarm of units."The army rushed the enemy position with a huge wave of soldiers. "militarygameactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(college) To attempt to join a fraternity or sorority; to undergo hazing or initiation in order to join a fraternity or sorority."Hoping to become part of the popular group, Sarah rushed to join the fraternity. "culturegrouporganizationeducationsocietyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo transport or carry quickly."The shuttle rushes passengers from the station to the airport."actionvehicleessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo roquet an object ball to a particular location on the lawn."The gardener rushed the ball to the designated spot on the lawn. "sportgameessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo recite (a lesson) or pass (an examination) without an error."The student rushed the history exam, completing it without any mistakes. "educationachievementessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπSharePerformed with, or requiring urgency or great haste, or done under pressure."a rush job"timeactionconditionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading