bushwhacking
(verb)
bushwhacking (verb) — Hiking off-trail through the bush, where a cleared path doesn’t exist.
Hiking off-trail through the bush, where a cleared path doesn’t exist. Bushwacking might require hikers to force their way through overgrown areas and branches.
Example
They spent hours bushwhacking through the dense forest to reach the remote lake.
Synonyms
off-trail hiking
brush busting
cross-country hiking
Categories
Frequently Asked Questions
What is bushwhacking?
Hiking off-trail through the bush, where a cleared path doesn’t exist. Bushwacking might require hikers to force their way through overgrown areas and branches.
How do you use "bushwhacking" in a sentence?
They spent hours bushwhacking through the dense forest to reach the remote lake.
What is another word for bushwhacking?
Common synonyms for bushwhacking include off-trail hiking, brush busting, and cross-country hiking.
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