"When not instigated by terror, wild cattle will seldom attack the traveller; even of those which run at him, or `rush,' as it is termed, few will really toss or gore, or even knock him down."
(2) To attack sheep; i.e. to cause them to <i>rush about</i> or <i>away</i>.
1855. G. C. Mundy, `Our Antipodes,' p. 153:
"Sometimes at night this animal [the dingo] will leap into the fold amongst the timid animals [sheep] and so `rush' them—that is, cause them to break out and disperse through the bush."
(3) To break through a barrier (of men or materials). Contraction for to <i>rush past</i> or <i>through</i>; e.g. to rush a cordon of policemen; to rush a fence (i.e. to break-down or climb-over it).
(4) To take possession of, or seize upon, either by force or before the appointed time. Compare <i>Jump</i>.
1896. Modern:
"Those who had no tickets broke through and rushed all the seats."
"The dancers becoming very hungry did not stand on ceremony, but rushed the supper."
(5) To flood with gold-seekers.