onrush

Letters that make onrush

s, o, n, h, r, u are letters that make 'onrush'

Words within onrush

Rush, on, rush, Rus, US, Ru are words within 'onrush'


2 possible definitions for 'onrush'

Onrush as "a forceful forward rush or flow"

Under this definition, onrush is a noun and has the following properties:

onrush as a type

'onrush' can be a type of rush, surge, spate, upsurge.

Example of onrush used within this context

"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"


Onrush as "(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)"

Under this definition, onrush is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

attack, onslaught, onset have the same meaning as 'onrush'

onrush as a type

'onrush' can be a type of operation, military operation.

Types of onrush

incursion, penetration, blitz, strike, counterattack, charge, firing, ground attack, banzai attack, banzai charge, diversion, diversionary attack, blitzkrieg, countermove, bombing, bombardment, fire, strafe, surprise attack, coup de main are types of 'onrush'.

Parts of onrush

assault is a part of onrush.

onrush as a category

'onrush' can be a category of armed services, military machine, war machine, armed forces, military.

Derivatives of onrush

attack, aggress, assail are derivatives of 'onrush'.



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