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

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

Definition of Rushing

1. yardage gained in football by running plays [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Rushing

ruses
rush
rush
rush(a)
rush-grass
Rushdie
rushed
rushee
rushees
rushen
rusher
rushers
rushes
rushier
rushiest
rushing (current term)
rushings
rushlight
rushlights
rushlike
Rushmore
Rushton bodies
rushy
rush along
rush aster
rush away
rush candle
rush family
rush grass
rush hour

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