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bushwhack

Bushwhack (verb) means to travel through thick wooded country, cutting away scrub to make progress.

verb
1
To travel through thick wooded country, cutting away scrub to make progress.
2
To fight, as a guerrilla, especially in wooded country.
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Etymology

From bush + whack.

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of bushwhack?

"bushwhack" (verb) means to travel through thick wooded country, cutting away scrub to make progress.

What are the different meanings of bushwhack?

"bushwhack" has 2 main meanings: 1. To travel through thick wooded country, cutting away scrub to make progress; 2. To fight, as a guerrilla, especially in wooded country.

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