Meaning of the word rushing in English
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rushing
US /ˈrʌʃ.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈrʌʃ.ɪŋ/
Adjective
1.
moving with urgent haste.
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he seems so calm amid all the rushing people
2.
(of a player) advancing rapidly toward an offensive player, especially the quarterback.
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one of the interceptions came on a pass that deflected off the knee of a rushing lineman
Noun
1.
the action of moving with urgent haste.
Example:
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despite all the rushing and hustling, we still feel on Christmas there is something wonderful about life
2.
the action of advancing rapidly toward an offensive player, especially the quarterback.
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there is no defensive rushing allowed during the kick
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