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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

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

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

“That means outrush them,” he said Monday.

They did outrush the Irish by 17 yards, though.

He also helped the Wolfpack outrush UNC 292-83.

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