Bushwhacker
Pronunciation: /ˈbʊʃˈhwækɝ/
Bushwhacker (noun)
- a person who travels through forests or wild areas, often off the main paths.
- a fighter who uses surprise attacks and hides in forests or rough terrain.
- a person who fought in the American Civil War using guerrilla tactics, often in the South.
Examples
- The bushwhacker navigated through the dense forest with ease.
- A skilled bushwhacker can find paths where others see none.
Common collocations: skilled bushwhacker, navigate the forest, launch a surprise attack, use guerrilla tactics, Civil War bushwhacker