rushing

Thân thiện

A student is rushing to catch the school bus.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner: "Rushing" refers to the action of moving or doing something with excessive speed and a lack of proper care or attention.
   • (American football) An attempt to advance the ball by running into the line: In the context of American football, "rushing" is the offensive play of carrying the ball forward on the ground, as opposed to passing it.

Usage Examples

• Noun (General):

  • His constant rushing often leads to mistakes.
  • In her rushing to catch the train, she dropped her keys.

• Noun (American Football):

  • The team's rushing gained over 150 yards in the game.
  • A strong rushing attack is key to controlling the clock.

Advanced Usage

• "to be in a rushing state": to be engaged in hurried, careless movement or activity.
  • The kitchen was in a state of rushing as the dinner orders piled up.

Variants and Related Words

• Rush (verb/noun): The base form. As a verb, it means to move or act with great haste. As a noun, it can mean a sudden surge or the act of rushing.

  • We must rush to finish the project. (verb)
  • There was a rush of water from the pipe. (noun)

• Rusher (noun): A person or player who rushes.

  • The defensive end is a talented pass rusher.

Synonyms

• Hastening: Moving or acting with speed.
• Hurrying: The act of moving or doing something quickly.
• Dashing: Moving suddenly and rapidly.

Related Phrases

• Rushing the passer (American Football): The defensive strategy of trying to tackle the quarterback before he can throw a pass.

  • The key to their defense is their ability to pressure the quarterback by rushing the passer.

• Rushing yardage (American Football): The total number of yards gained by rushing plays.

  • The running back led the league in rushing yardage last season.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner
   • in his haste to leave he forgot his book
2. (American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
   • the linebackers were ready to stop a rush

Từ đồng nghĩa

• haste
• hurry
• rush