Definitions for rushing
Overview of noun rushing
The noun rushing has 2 senses? (first 2 from tagged texts)
1. (5) rush, rushing
((American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line; "the linebackers were ready to stop a rush")
2. (1) haste, hurry, rush, rushing
(the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner; "in his haste to leave he forgot his book")
Overview of verb rush
The verb rush has 7 senses? (first 4 from tagged texts)
1. (20) rush, hotfoot, hasten, hie, speed, race, pelt along, rush along, cannonball along, bucket along, belt along, step on it
(move fast; "He rushed down the hall to receive his guests"; "The cars raced down the street")
2. (6) rush
(attack suddenly)
3. (2) rush, hurry
(urge to an unnatural speed; "Don't rush me, please!")
4. (1) rush, hasten, hurry, look sharp, festinate
(act or move at high speed; "We have to rush!"; "hurry
5. rush
(run with the ball, in football)
6. race, rush
(cause to move fast or to rush or race; "The psychologist raced the rats through a long maze")
7. induce, stimulate, rush, hasten
(cause to occur rapidly; "the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions")
