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Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To travel or build a route straight across country rather than following an established track, typically involving forcing one's way through forest and/or undergrowth. Australia, New-Zealand

   "Today she and husband Murray “bushbash” regularly, going camping in remote gorges and creeks."

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"Today she and husband Murray “bushbash” regularly, going camping in remote gorges and creeks."

Etymology

From bush + bash.

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