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Rushes
/ˈɹʌʃɪz/
Any of several stiff plants of the genus Juncus, or the family Juncaceae, having hollow or pithy stems and small flowers, and often growing in marshes or near water.
📖 Definitions of "Rushes"
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Any of several stiff plants of the genus Juncus, or the family Juncaceae, having hollow or pithy stems and small flowers, and often growing in marshes or near water.
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The stem of such plants used in making baskets, mats, the seats of chairs, etc.
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The merest trifle; a straw.
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A wick.
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A sudden forward motion.
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A surge.
"A rush of business can be difficult to handle effectively for its unexpected volume."
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General haste.
"Many errors were made in the rush to finish."
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A rapid, noisy flow.
"a rush of water; a rush of footsteps"
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To hurry; to perform a task with great haste.
"rush one's dinner; rush off an email response"
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To flow or move forward rapidly or noisily.
"armies rush to battle; waters rush down a precipice."
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To dribble rapidly.
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(contact sports) To run directly at another player in order to block or disrupt play.
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