Rushing meaning

What does “rushing” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“rushing” is a noun with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: (American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line.

rushing

noun

  1. (American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line

    “the linebackers were ready to stop a rush”

    Synonymsrush
  2. the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner

    “in his haste to leave he forgot his book”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University