onrush
onrush · onrushes
A forceful rush or flow forwardA forceful rush or flow forward.
/ˈɒnˌɹʌʃ/
Meaning
2 sensesA forceful rush or flow forward.
a forceful forward rush or flow
An aggressive assault.
Origin
From on- + rush. Compare Middle English onresen (“to rush upon; attack”), from Old EnglishFrom on- + rush. Compare Middle English onresen (“to rush upon; attack”), from Old English onrǣsan (“to rush, rush on”); Old English onrǣs (“an onrush, assault, attack”).
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