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Definition of Rushing
1. Noun. (American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line. "The linebackers were ready to stop a rush"
Exact synonyms: Rush
Category relationships: American Football, American Football Game
Generic synonyms: Run, Running, Running Game, Running Play
Derivative terms: Rush, Rush
Category relationships: American Football, American Football Game
Generic synonyms: Run, Running, Running Game, Running Play
Derivative terms: Rush, Rush
2. Noun. The act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner. "In his haste to leave he forgot his book"
Exact synonyms: Haste, Hurry, Rush
Generic synonyms: Motion, Move, Movement
Specialized synonyms: Bolt, Dash, Scamper, Scramble, Scurry
Derivative terms: Hurry, Rush, Rush, Rush, Rush, Rush, Rush
Generic synonyms: Motion, Move, Movement
Specialized synonyms: Bolt, Dash, Scamper, Scramble, Scurry
Derivative terms: Hurry, Rush, Rush, Rush, Rush, Rush, Rush
Definition of Rushing
1. yardage gained in football by running plays [n -S]