tall marsh plant with cylindrical seed heads that explode when mature shedding large quantities of down; its long flat leaves are used for making mats and chair seats; of North America, Europe, Asia and North Africa
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bullrush
How to use bullrush in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for bullrush.
Editorial note
Planting bullrush is one way, I'm sure there are others.
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Quick take
tall marsh plant with cylindrical seed heads that explode when mature shedding large quantities of down; its long flat leaves are used for making mats and chair seats; of North America, Europe, Asia and North Africa
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of bullrush gathered in one view.
tall rush with soft erect or arching stems found in Eurasia, Australia, New Zealand, and common in North America
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for bullrush.
noun
tall marsh plant with cylindrical seed heads that explode when mature shedding large quantities of down; its long flat leaves are used for making mats and chair seats; of North America, Europe, Asia and North Africa
See also: cat's-tail, bulrush, nailrod, reedmace
noun
tall rush with soft erect or arching stems found in Eurasia, Australia, New Zealand, and common in North America
See also: bulrush
Example sentences
Planting bullrush is one way, I'm sure there are others.
Just like you said: bullrush, rugby, flying foxes, the chance to run around and be kid. I went to a catholic school run by nuns at that age, so they would walk around and make sure that nothing got out of hand.
In my 7 year old daughter's gymnastics class the girls all play bullrush for fun during the last 10 minutes or so. Of course this is in a Canadian city where the schools don't have fences, doors are unlocked, no security guards, adults wander in and out all through the day.
You're underestimating our kids to think we can't let them loose for a good game of bullrush and they are more aware that they are being watched than actually just playing the rules of the game. Also remember that Rugby is New Zealand's national sport and these kids grow up watching it and knowing the rules.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use bullrush in a sentence?
Planting bullrush is one way, I'm sure there are others.
What does bullrush mean?
tall marsh plant with cylindrical seed heads that explode when mature shedding large quantities of down; its long flat leaves are used for making mats and chair seats; of North America, Europe, Asia and North Africa
What part of speech is bullrush?
bullrush is commonly used as noun.