rush

the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner; "in his haste to leave he forgot his book"

a sudden forceful flow

grasslike plants growing in wet places and having cylindrical often hollow stems

physician and American Revolutionary leader; signer of the Declaration of Independence (1745-1813)

the swift release of a store of affective force; "they got a great bang out of it"; "what a boot!"; "he got a quick rush from injecting heroin"; "he does it for kicks"

a sudden burst of activity; "come back after the rush"

(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line; "the linebackers were ready to stop a rush"

move fast; "He rushed down the hall to receive his guests"; "The cars raced down the street"

attack suddenly

urge to an unnatural speed; "Don't rush me, please!"

act or move at high speed; "We have to rush!"; "hurry--it's late!"

run with the ball, in football

cause to move fast or to rush or race; "The psychologist raced the rats through a long maze"

cause to occur rapidly; "the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions"

not accepting reservations

done under pressure; "a rush job"