inrush
noun
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Pronunciation: /ˈɪnˌɹʌʃ/ / /ˌɪnˈɹʌʃ/
noun
Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *né Proto-Indo-European *n̥- Proto-Italic *n̥- Latin in-bor. Middle English in- English in- English rush English inrush From in- + rush.
- A crowding or flooding in.
“As we swung around, the full force of the current caught us and drove the stern against the rocks; there was a thud which sent a tremor through the whole craft, and then a moment of nasty grinding as the steel hull scraped the rock wall. I expected momentarily the inrush of waters that would seal our doom; but presently from below came the welcome word that all was well.”
“We found Pop Glossop in his pantry polishing silver, and put in our order. He seemed a little surprised at the inrush of such a multitude, but on learning that our tongues were hanging out obliged with a bottle of the best […]”
- The initial flow of electricity into a component when it is switched on.
verb
Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *né Proto-Indo-European *n̥- Proto-Italic *n̥- Latin in-bor. Middle English in- English in- English rush English inrush From in- + rush.
- To rush in.
“The Ocean, ready to inrush upon them.”