a kind of marsh plant with a tall leafless stem, often dried and used for waving into baskets etc; (an instance of) quick movement; hurried activity
hurry, speed
Cases of word usage
1) a sudden quick rush (dash)
2) a short, sudden rush (of wind or fall of rain or snow); nervous hurry (flurry)
3) an apparatus producing a rush of water into the air; a source or origin (fountain)
4) a sudden rush or flow (of liquid, anger, enthusiasm etc) (gush)
5) a sudden rush (of air) (gust)
6) to rush about in wild excitement or rage (rampage)
7) a sudden rush (of business etc) (spate)
8) a sudden rush (of liquid); a sudden use (spurt)
9) a sudden rush of frightened people or animals (stampede)
10) a sudden, long downward attack (e.g. by a bird); to come down with a rush (swoop)