n. the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner; "in his haste to leave he forgot his book"

n. (American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line; "the linebackers were ready to stop a rush"

n. a sudden burst of activity; "come back after the rush"

n. grasslike plants growing in wet places and having cylindrical often hollow stems

v. urge to an unnatural speed; "Don't rush me, please!"

v. act or move at high speed; "We have to rush!"; "hurry--it's late!"

v. attack suddenly

v. cause to occur rapidly; "the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions"

v. move fast; "He rushed down the hall to receive his guests"; "The cars raced down the street"

v. run with the ball, in football

adj. done under pressure; "a rush job"

adj. not accepting reservations