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10 Language-to-English DictionariesRush
A sudden quick movement or a period of intense activity.
Rush hour
A period of time during the day when traffic congestion is at its highest due to a large number of people traveling to or from work.
Russian Doll
A set of wooden dolls of decreasing size, each one fitting inside the next.
Russian Roulette
A dangerous game of chance in which a player loads a single bullet into a revolver, spins the cylinder, places the muzzle against their head, and pulls the trigger.
Russify
To cause to adopt Russian culture, language, or political characteristics, especially by force or administrative policy.
Rust
A reddish-brown flaky coating of iron oxides that is formed on iron or steel by prolonged exposure to moisture and air.
Rust-Belt
A region in the northeastern and midwestern United States characterized by declining industry, particularly manufacturing.
Rustic
Characteristic of or relating to the countryside; simple, artless, or unsophisticated.
Rustic Charm
A quality of simplicity and naturalness associated with rural life.
Rusticity
The quality of being rustic or rural; simplicity, artlessness, or charm associated with country life.
Rustle
To make a soft, muffled crackling sound.
Rustling
A soft, muffled sound made by the movement of leaves, paper, or other materials.