English noun: rushing |
1. | rushing (act) (American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line |
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| Samples | The linebackers were ready to stop a rush.
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| Synonyms | rush |
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| Broader (hypernym) | run, running, running game, running play |
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| Domain category | American football, American football game |
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2. | rushing (act) the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner |
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| Samples | In his haste to leave he forgot his book.
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| Synonyms | haste, hurry, rush |
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| Broader (hypernym) | motion, move, movement |
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| Narrower (hyponym) | bolt, dash, scamper, scramble, scurry |
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