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onrushing

/ˈɒnˌrʌʃɪŋ/

/ɑnˈrʌʃɪŋ/

Translations

onrushingadjective

/ˈɒnˌrʌʃɪŋ/

/ɑnˈrʌʃɪŋ/

The onrushing storm forced us to seek shelter.

Надвигающийся шторм заставил нас искать укрытие.

The onrushing river threatened to overflow its banks.

Стремительная река угрожала выйти из берегов.

Synonyms

onrushinggerund / present participle

/ˈɒnˌrʌʃɪŋ/

/ˈɑnˌrʌʃɪŋ/

Functions as a present-participle adjective derived from the noun onrush; used attributively and predicatively.

Synonyms

onrushingadjective

Moving forward quickly and forcefully.

The onrushing tide threatened to engulf the sandcastle.

Approaching rapidly or with great speed.

The onrushing storm clouds darkened the sky within minutes.

onrushinggerund / present participle

Present participle of onrush, used adjectivally: rushing forward with great speed or force.

The onrushing water swept away the temporary bridge.