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 ducks built their nest among the tall rushes growing near the pond's edge. "plantnatureenvironmentbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe stem of such plants used in making baskets, mats, the seats of chairs, etc."The old chair in the attic was falling apart, its seat woven from rushes now frayed and worn. "materialplantagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe merest trifle; a straw."The spilled milk is rushes compared to the problem of losing my homework entirely. "nothingthingamountvalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA wick."The old oil lamp had a small dish of oil with rushes floating in it; when lit, the rushes provided a flickering light. "materialitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sudden forward motion."The child's excited rushes to the door to greet her father made him smile. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA surge."A rush of business can be difficult to handle effectively for its unexpected volume."energyactionphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareGeneral haste."Many errors were made in the rush to finish."actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA rapid, noisy flow."a rush of water;Β a rush of footsteps"actionnatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sudden attack; an onslaught."The sudden rushes of customers after school overwhelmed the ice cream shop staff. "militaryactionwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe strategy of attacking an opponent with a large swarm of weak units, rather than spending time developing their abilities."In the online game, his strategy relied on constant rushes of low-level characters to overwhelm the enemy base. "gamemilitaryactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(contact sports) The act of running at another player to block or disrupt play."a rush on the quarterback"sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA rusher; a lineman."the center rush, whose place is in the center of the rush line"sportjobpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sudden, brief exhilaration, for instance the pleasurable sensation produced by a stimulant."The rollercoaster gave me a rush."physiologysensationmedicinebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA regulated period of recruitment in fraternities and sororities."rush week"culturegrouporganizationeducationsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(college slang) A perfect recitation.""After weeks of studying, Sarah finally delivered perfect rushes in her history class, impressing the professor with her flawless recitation of the dates and names." "educationachievementlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA roquet in which the object ball is sent to a particular location on the lawn.""After careful planning, she executed two perfect rushes, positioning her opponent's ball near the hoop." "sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hurry; to perform a task with great haste."She often rushes to catch the bus in the morning so she won't be late for school. "actiontimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo flow or move forward rapidly or noisily."armies rush to battle; Β waters rush down a precipice."actionnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo dribble rapidly."The soccer player rushes the ball down the field, dodging defenders. "sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(contact sports) To run directly at another player in order to block or disrupt play."The linebacker rushes the quarterback to try and prevent him from throwing the ball. "sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to move or act with unusual haste."The teacher rushes the students to finish their test before the bell rings. "actionprocesstimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a swift or sudden attack."The dog rushes towards the mailman every morning. "militaryactionwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo swiftly attack without warning."The angry dog suddenly rushes at the mail carrier. "actionmilitarywarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo attack (an opponent) with a large swarm of units."The ants rushes the spilled juice on the picnic table, quickly covering it in a dense swarm. "militarygamewarChat 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."During his first week at college, Mark rushes Sigma Alpha fraternity, hoping to make new friends and find a sense of belonging. "culturegroupeducationorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo transport or carry quickly."The shuttle rushes passengers from the station to the airport."actionvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo roquet an object ball to a particular location on the lawn."In croquet, she rushes her blue ball towards the corner flag by hitting the black ball. "sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo recite (a lesson) or pass (an examination) without an error.""Maria studies hard so she always rushes her spelling tests." "educationachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading