noun A Confederate guerrilla during the American Civil War who ambushed Union soldiers and sympathizers in the southern states.
A bushwhacker is a term used to describe a guerrilla fighter or an irregular soldier who engages in ambushes and surprise attacks.
During the American Civil War, bushwhackers were notorious for their tactics of attacking from hidden locations in the wilderness.
In the context of wildlife conservation, a bushwhacker may refer to a person who illegally hunts or poaches animals in remote areas.
In outdoor activities such as hiking or camping, a bushwhacker refers to someone who clears a path through dense vegetation or undergrowth.
In literature, a bushwhacker may refer to a character who ambushes or attacks their enemies in a stealthy or guerrilla-like manner.
In psychology, the term bushwhacker may be used metaphorically to describe a person who manipulates or deceives others in a covert or underhanded way.
In military strategy, a bushwhacker can refer to a soldier or group of soldiers who engage in guerrilla warfare tactics, such as ambushes and hit-and-run attacks.
In historical contexts, bushwhacker may refer to irregular fighters during the American Civil War who engaged in guerrilla tactics against Union forces.