Associations to the word «Onrush»

Wiktionary

ONRUSH, noun. A forceful rush or flow forward
ONRUSH, noun. An aggressive assault

Dictionary definition

ONRUSH, noun. (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons); "the attack began at dawn".
ONRUSH, noun. A forceful forward rush or flow; "from the bow she stared at the mesmerising onrush of the sea where it split and foamed"; "the explosion interrupted the wild onrush of her thoughts".

Wise words

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