 onrush |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (military) an offensive against and enemy (using weapons) | |
| Synonyms: | attack onslaught onset | |
| Examples: | "the attack began at dawn" |
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| Related terms: | operation strike fire charge bombing penetration counterattack diversion blitz banzai_attack surprise_attack ground_attack strafe assault military | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a forceful forward rush or flow | |
| Examples: | "from the bow she stared at the mesmerising onrush of the sea where it split and foamed" "the explosion interrupted the wild onrush of her thoughts" |
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| Related terms: | rush | |
| Similar spelling: |
onerous onerously |
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