English Dictionary

bushwhacker

noun

(US) One who travels through the woods, off the designated path. / (Australia) A person who lives in the bush, especially as a fugitive; a person who clears woods and bush country.

The bushwhacker navigated through the dense forest with ease.

意味（1）

(US) One who travels through the woods, off the designated path.

意味（2）

(Australia) A person who lives in the bush, especially as a fugitive; a person who clears woods and bush country.

意味（3）

(US, historical) A guerrilla (of either side) during the American Civil War.

The bushwhackers remained at General Cooper′s camp several days, then crossed the Red River into Texas.

意味（4）

(dated) Someone who attacks without warning.

意味（5）

A small, soft-floored inflatable boat (designed for use by one or two people).

We spent the rest of the day hopping from pond to pond with the bushwhackers, and we found them very suited for it.