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rushing

Other forms: rushings

Definitions of rushing
  1. noun
    the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner
    synonyms: haste, hurry, rush
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    types:
    bolt, dash
    the act of moving with great haste
    scamper, scramble, scurry
    the act of rushing about hastily in an undignified way
    type of:
    motion, move, movement
    the act of changing location from one place to another
  2. noun
    (American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
    synonyms: rush
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    type of:
    run, running, running game, running play
    (American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team
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