n. One who strews rushes on the floors at dances.n. One who rushes; one who acts with undue haste and violence.n. Specifically, in foot-ball, a player whose special function it is to force the ball toward his opponents' goal, prevent it from being kicked or brought toward his own, and protect the backs while they kick or run with the ball.n. A go-ahead person; a rustler.n. A miner who rushes into a newly opened gold region, with a determination to get ahead of others.