outrush

[ out-ruhsh ]

noun

1. a rapid or intense outflow:

   an outrush of water from a bursting pipe.

outrush

/ ˈaʊtˌrʌʃ /

noun

1. a flowing or rushing out

Word History and Origins

Origin of outrush¹

First recorded in 1870–75; out- + rush ¹

Example Sentences

As the outrush of air subsided, Faye was gripped with a fear that another panel might pop out in their row.

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“I always want to outrush our opponent in the fourth quarter,” he said.

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“That means outrush them,” he said Monday.

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They did outrush the Irish by 17 yards, though.

From Washington Times

They did outrush the Irish by 17 yards, though.

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