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onrush

/ˈɒn.rʌʃ/

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noun

/ˈɒn.rʌʃ/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, описывающее внезапное, мощное движение вперед или наплыв, часто используемое в контексте военных наступлений или сильных потоков.

A noun describing a sudden, powerful forward movement or surge, often used in contexts of military offensives or forceful flows.

  1. Military assaultC1formal

    A sudden, powerful attack or offensive against an enemy.

    ruШтурм

    • The army prepared for the onrush of enemy forces.
    • The onrush of the cavalry broke the defensive line.
    • The general ordered an onrush at dawn.

    Synonymsassaultattackblitzchargeoffensiveonslaughtrushstrike

    Antonymsdefenseretreatwithdrawal

  2. Sudden forward movementC1formal

    A strong, rapid, and often overwhelming forward flow or surge.

    ruСтремительный поток

    • The onrush of water from the broken dam flooded the valley.
    • An onrush of emotions overwhelmed her as she read the letter.
    • The onrush of fans onto the field delayed the game.

    Synonymschargefloodflowonsetoutpouringrushstreamsurgesweeptorrent

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  • onrushes plural form
  • onrushes' possessive plural form
  • onrush's possessive singular form
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