Survival Skills Glossary

noun a hole or opening that allows air to pass through

• The scuba diver struggled to find the air hole in the cave.
• I need to poke some air holes in this box so my plants can breathe.
• Make sure you don't cover up the air hole on your vape pen.
• She felt like she was suffocating and needed to find an air hole in her hectic schedule.

noun a person who lives in the bush, especially one who is skilled at outdoor survival

adjective relating to or characteristic of a bushman

• The bushman demonstrated his expert knowledge of the plants and animals in the wilderness.
• I heard that the bushman can survive in the wild for weeks with just a few supplies.
• That bushman is a real outdoorsy type, always camping and hiking.
• He's like a bushman when it comes to navigating through difficult situations, always finding a way out.

noun a trap for large animals consisting of a heavy board or log that falls on to the prey and kills or disables it

• The hikers were warned to watch out for deadfall along the trail.
• Be careful of deadfall when you're hiking through the woods.
• Watch out for those deadfalls on the path, they can trip you up.
• The deadfall of obstacles in her life seemed insurmountable at times.

noun a person who lives on or explores the frontiers, especially the American West

adjective frontier-related or characteristic of a frontiersman

• The frontiersman was known for his skill in navigating through uncharted territories.
• The frontiersman was a real tough guy who could survive in the wild.
• That frontiersman is a real trailblazer, always exploring new lands.
• In the world of technology, he was considered a frontiersman, always pushing the boundaries of innovation.

verb to reside in a particular place or continue to exist

adverb in a way that is ongoing or continuous

• Many people choose to live on a strict budget to save money for the future.
• My friend and I live on the same street, so we see each other all the time.
• I can't believe how some people are able to live on just fast food and energy drinks.
• She seems to live on caffeine and adrenaline, always rushing from one thing to the next.

noun a person who has escaped from a dangerous or unpleasant situation

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• The res-caper managed to escape the dangerous situation unharmed.
• The res-caper made a quick getaway from the scene.
• That res-caper is always finding a way out of trouble.
• She was a res-caper in her own life, always overcoming obstacles and challenges.