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Meaning of ONRUSH

Pronunciation:  'ân`rush

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  an offensive against and enemy (using weapons); "the attack began at dawn"
  2. [n]  a forceful forward rush; "it was forgotten in the onrush of events"
 
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 Synonyms: attack, onset, onslaught
 
 See Also: assault, banzai attack, banzai charge, blitz, bombardment, bombing, charge, counterattack, countermove, coup de main, diversion, diversionary attack, fire, firing, ground attack, incursion, military operation, operation, penetration, rush, spate, strike, surge, surprise attack, upsurge

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\On"rush`\, n.
A rushing onward.
 
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