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Definitions for Bushwhack
ˈbʊʃˌʰwæk, -ˌwækbush·whack
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Princeton's WordNet
ambush, scupper, bushwhack, waylay, lurk, ambuscade, lie in waitverb
wait in hiding to attack
bushwhackverb
live in the bush as a fugitive or as a guerilla
bushwhackverb
cut one's way through the woods or bush
Wiktionary
bushwhackverb
to travel through thick wooded country, cutting away scrub to make progress
bushwhackverb
to fight, as a guerilla, especially in wooded country
bushwhackverb
to ambush
Wikipedia
bushwhack
Bushwhacking was a form of guerrilla warfare during the American Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and American Civil War.
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bushwhack
Bushwhack can have several meanings depending on context: 1) In an outdoor or wilderness context, it refers to making one's way through thick woods and underbrush, typically off-trail. It may involve cutting through vegetation or creating paths with the aid of a machete or similar tool. 2) In a historical context, it can refer to guerrilla warfare, especially during the American Civil War, where fighters would ambush opponents by hiding and attacking in wooded areas or bushland. 3) More generally, it can simply mean to ambush or attack unexpectedly.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Bushwhack in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Bushwhack in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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