Inrush

Quick meaning: Inrush is a noun meaning A crowding or flooding in.

Meaning

A crowding or flooding in.

More Meanings

1. The initial flow of electricity into a component when it is switched on.
2. (obsolete) To rush in.

Example Sentences

The Ocean, ready to inrush upon them.

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 […]

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.

Word Forms

• inrushes
• inrushing
• inrushed

Synonyms for inrush

Depending on context, synonyms include surge, inpouring, inpour.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include inpouring, inpour, input, inlet, rushing, surge.

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