noun
onrush
Onrush (noun) means a strong, fast movement forward.
noun
1
A strong, fast movement forward.
2
A sudden, forceful attack.
"He caught Grendel's right hand, and still without rising from his bed, stopped the monster's onrush."
— Norma Lorre Goodrich, Beowulf (1961)
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Etymology
Formed from on- and rush. Compare Middle English onresen ('to rush upon; attack'), from Old English onrǣsan ('to rush, rush on'), and Old English onrǣs ('an onrush, assault, attack').
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of onrush?
"onrush" (noun) means a strong, fast movement forward.
What is another word for onrush?
Other words for "onrush" include attack, onslaught, onset.
What are the different meanings of onrush?
"onrush" has 2 main meanings: 1. A strong, fast movement forward; 2. A sudden, forceful attack.
