rushing | ||
1. | [ noun ] (American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line | |
Synonyms: | rush | |
Examples: | "the linebackers were ready to stop a rush" |
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Related terms: | run American_football | |
2. | [ noun ] the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner | |
Synonyms: | rush haste hurry | |
Examples: | "in his haste to leave he forgot his book" |
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Related terms: | motion scamper dash rush rush rush | |
3. | [ adjective ] moving with extreme rapidity | |
Examples: | "sidewalks jammed with rushing crowds" |
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Related terms: | moving | |
4. | [ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 1488 | |