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(cinematography) Unedited recorded film material
“The content of thick films moves away from the requirements of a script by valorizing the texture of the direct experience captured in the rushes.”
A story or event recorded by a camera as a set of moving images
A natural covering made of hay or reeds used mainly for roofing
(medicine) The outflows of a bodily fluid
Plural for a sudden quick movement towards or from something
“At the sound of the whistle, all four groups made a rush for the pole from different directions.”
Plural for general or urgent haste to get somewhere or do something
“Having run the Bristol Half Marathon about six or seven times, there was no rush for me to do it again.”
Plural for the act or action of setting upon with force, especially by an army or military
“The region was recaptured with a single rush.”
Plural for a sudden flow or flood
“A rush of cold air from outside flooded the entire room.”
Plural for a flurry of hasty activity
“The café is typically quiet until the lunchtime rush begins.”
Plural for a sudden strong demand for a commodity
“Last week's weather reports also resulted in a rush on soup stocks, a stampede on outdoor clothing, and a rampage on salt.”
Plural for a sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure
“This was big money, bigger than he had ever gambled with before and the rush was thrilling.”
To move or proceed very quickly
“Simone would quickly rush back into the house after realizing that she had left the door to the refrigerator open.”
To act or move something with great urgency or haste
“Might the Minister want to rush the Bill through because he does not want the failure of Government policies to be exposed by detailed consideration?”
To take violent or aggressive action against
“According to one call, they voted on whether to rush the terrorists in an attempt to retake the plane.”
To gush out in a sudden and forceful stream
“Cooler air would rush in through the open windows of the living quarters on the first floor.”
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