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   rushing

   /ˈrʌʃɪŋ/

   adjective

   • 1. moving with urgent haste: "he seems so calm amid all the rushing people"
   • ▪ (of air or a liquid) flowing strongly: "responders attempted to shut off the rushing water"
   • 2. (of a player) advancing rapidly towards an opposing player, especially the quarterback: "one of the interceptions came on a pass that deflected off the knee of a rushing lineman"
   • ▪ (of a play, player, etc.) characterized by gaining yardage or scoring a touchdown or conversion due to a player running from scrimmage with the ball: "he scored a rushing touchdown on the 4th down"

   noun

   • 1. the action of moving with urgent haste: "despite all the rushing and hustling, we still feel on Christmas there is something wonderful about life"
   • 2. the action of advancing rapidly towards an opposing player, especially the quarterback: "there is no defensive rushing allowed during the kick"
   • ▪ the action of gaining yardage or scoring a touchdown or conversion by running from scrimmage with the ball: "they have a really good offensive line as far as rushing is concerned"
   • 3. the process in which a college student visits a fraternity or sorority with a view to joining it: US "rushing is a popular option for first- and second-year students"

   Derivatives

   • 1. rushingly adverb

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   What does rushing mean?

   • 急速流動的, 飛奔的, 疾馳的… 急速流动的, 飞奔的, 疾驰的… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! Click on the arrows to change the translation direction. To add rushing to a word list please sign up or log in. Add rushing to one of your lists below, or create a new one. RUSHING definition: 1. moving quickly: 2. moving quickly: . Learn more.

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   What is the meaning of Rush?

   • The meaning of the name Rush is 'red-haired, ruddy-skinned'. It is of Anglo-French and Old French origin and is a shortening of Russell. Pronounced Rah-SH.

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   What does rushing mean in football?

   • We rushed the palace gates and killed the guards. In American football, to rush is to carry the ball forward across the place on the field where play begins. Also, a member of the opposite team rushes when they force their way to the back of the field quickly to catch the player carrying the ball. Check out a number of sororities before you rush.

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   What does rushed mean?

   • 1. To move swiftly; hurry: rushed after the bus. 2. To act with great haste: rushed to finish the project. 3. To make a sudden or swift attack or charge: The cavalry rushed down upon the encampment. 4. To flow or surge rapidly, often with noise: Water rushed over the cliff. 5.

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   How do you describe a rush in a sentence?

   • in no rush They were in no rush to sell the house. There's always a rush to get the best seats. I try to do my shopping before the Christmas rush. rush for There's been a rush for (= sudden popular demand for) tickets. rush of There was a rush of air as she opened the door. They made a rush at him to get his gun.

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   What is a rush on STH?

   • a rush on sth There was a rush on disposable cameras. make a rush at/for sth He made a rush at the door. This can make study findings appear redundant as the health service rushes on to experiment with the next new initiative. Players will rush into activities so as to avoid letting things happen to them.

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   Rushing means moving quickly, especially of water or sound. Learn how to use this adjective in sentences and see synonyms and translations.

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     RUSHING translate: 急速流动的;飞奔的;疾驰的. Learn more in the...

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     RUSHING translate: 急速流動的;飛奔的;疾馳的. Learn more in the...

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     RUSK definition: 1. a type of very hard dry biscuit, eaten...

   • English (Uk)

     RUSH definition: 1. to (cause to) go or do something very...

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   Definitions of rushing. noun. the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner. synonyms: haste, hurry, rush. see more. noun. (American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line. synonyms: rush. see more.

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   Rushing is a noun that means a sequence of social events sponsored by a fraternity or sorority for prospective members. Learn more about the word origin, synonyms, pronunciation and grammar of rushing.

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   noun. rush· ing ˈrə-shiŋ. Synonyms of rushing. : the act of advancing a football by running plays : the use of running plays. also : yardage gained by running plays. Examples of rushing in a Sentence. Recent Examples on the Web The Packers entered the day with an NFL-high 14 takeaways, and added three more to that Sunday.

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    Rushing definition: a sequence of social events sponsored by a fraternity or sorority for prospective members prior to bidding and pledging.. See examples of RUSHING used in a sentence.