Inrushing

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A rushing inward.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Moving towards or into.

    "Inrushing winds fanned a firestorm."

Synonyms

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inpouringaffluenceaffluxaffluxionair currentcrosscurrent

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"Inrushing winds fanned a firestorm."

Etymology

From in- + rushing.

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