noun
Uncommon
rushes
RUH-shihz
Rushes (noun) means Raw, unedited film footage as originally shot, before editing. Example: “The director reviewed the rushes from the day's filming that evening.”
noun
1
Raw, unedited film footage as originally shot, before editing.
"The director reviewed the rushes from the day's filming that evening."
How to use rushes
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUnedited footage straight from filming, watched before the editing process begins.
When to use it
A film-industry term, also called "dailies" in American English.
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What does “rushes” mean?
The word “rushes” means raw, unedited film footage as originally shot, before editing. In plain terms, unedited footage straight from filming, watched before the editing process begins.
How do you pronounce “rushes”?
“Rushes” is pronounced RUH-shihz (/ˈɹʌʃɪz/ in IPA).
How do you use “rushes” in a sentence?
Here is “rushes” used in a sentence: “The director reviewed the rushes from the day's filming that evening.”
What part of speech is “rushes”?
“Rushes” is a noun.
Is “rushes” a common word?
“Rushes” is an uncommon word in modern English.
