Definitions for onrush

onrush on·rush

Spelling: [on-ruhsh, awn-]
IPA: /ˈɒnˌrʌʃ, ˈɔn-/

Onrush is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 81 anagrams from letters in onrush (hnorsu).

Definitions for onrush

noun

  1. a strong forward rush, flow, etc.

Origin of onrush

1835-45; on + rush1, after the verb phrase rush on

Examples for onrush

As she had stooped to pick it up, she had been knocked to her knees by the onrush of the others.

We sprang from rock to rock and evaded the onrush of the foaming waves.

A furious sweep of Nicky's arm simulated the onrush of his inspiration.

The sleepers were aroused by the onrush and there was much commotion within.

But now as she listened she heard nothing but the onrush of distant waters.

A drunkard, mad-drunk, blind-drunk with the draught of his onrush.

It is impossible to estimate the value of the rural church in the onrush of civilization.

But his sailors were no match for the onrush of these fiends from Dunkirk.

He gently halted their onrush and waved them back to their seats.

While he had been speaking, the onrush of the storm had blotted out the moon.

Word Value for onrush
Scrable

9

Words with friends

10

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