bushwhacker
The English word “bushwhacker” has 5 meanings listed here.
noun
- One who travels through the woods, off the designated path.
- A person who lives in the bush, especially as a fugitive; a person who clears woods and bush country.
- A guerrilla (of either side) during the American Civil War.
- Someone who attacks without warning.
- A small, soft-floored inflatable boat (designed for use by one or two people).
Etymology
From bush + whacker.
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