noun
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
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- the linebackers were ready to stop a rush
noun
the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner
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- in his haste to leave he forgot his book
verb
move hurridly
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- He rushed down the hall to receive his guests
- The cars raced down the street
verb
attack suddenly
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verb
urge to an unnatural speed
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- Don't rush me, please!
verb
act or move at high speed
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- We have to rush!
- hurry--it's late!
verb
run with the ball, in football
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verb
cause to move fast or to rush or race
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- The psychologist raced the rats through a long maze
verb
cause to occur rapidly
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- the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions