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outrush

[out-ruhsh]

noun

  1. a rapid or intense outflow.

    an outrush of water from a bursting pipe.



outrush

/ ˈaʊtˌrʌʃ /

noun

  1. a flowing or rushing out

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of outrush1

First recorded in 1870–75; out- + rush 1
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Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

As the outrush of air subsided, Faye was gripped with a fear that another panel might pop out in their row.

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“I always want to outrush our opponent in the fourth quarter,” he said.

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“That means outrush them,” he said Monday.

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They did outrush the Irish by 17 yards, though.

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He also helped the Wolfpack outrush UNC 292-83.

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