rushing

noun ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about rushing at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

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

   the linebackers were ready to stop a rush

2. The act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner.

   in his haste to leave he forgot his book