American Frontier Terms

noun A person who lives in the mountains and is often skilled in outdoor activities such as hunting and trapping.

• The mountain man was known for his survival skills and knowledge of the wilderness.
• I heard the mountain man caught a big fish in the river yesterday.
• That mountain man is a real outdoorsy type, always hiking and camping.
• She referred to him as a mountain man because of his rugged appearance and independent nature.

noun a four-wheeled vehicle used for transporting goods or people

verb not applicable

adjective not applicable

adverb not applicable

pronoun not applicable

preposition not applicable

conjunction not applicable

interjection not applicable

article not applicable

• The pioneers traveled westward in a covered wagon.
• We loaded up the wagon with all our camping gear for the weekend.
• Let's hop on the party wagon and have a good time!
• She hitched her wagon to his star and rode his success to the top.

noun a woman living on or beyond the frontier of a settled area, especially in the American West

• The frontierswoman bravely led her family through uncharted territory.
• My great-great-grandma was a tough frontierswoman who could handle anything.
• That frontierswoman was one tough cookie, blazing trails and taking names.
• She was a frontierswoman in the world of science, always pushing the boundaries of knowledge.