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BUSHWHACKING

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does bushwhacking mean? 

BUSHWHACKING (adjective)
  The adjective BUSHWHACKING has 1 sense:

1. lying in ambushplay

  Familiarity information: BUSHWHACKING used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


BUSHWHACKING (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Lying in ambush

Context example:

bushwhacking guerrillas attacking from ambush

Similar:

concealed (hidden on any grounds for any motive)


 Context examples 


What of his bushwhacking and waylaying tactics, the young dogs were afraid to run by themselves.

(White Fang, by Jack London)



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