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Definition of bushcraft

bushcraft

/ˈbʊʃ.kræft/
bush · craft
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bushcraft Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Skill and experience in matters relating to surviving and thriving in the wilderness, such as foraging, tracking, shelter building, and fire making.

Example

"The outdoor instructor taught the students essential bushcraft, including how to build a waterproof shelter from fallen branches."

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• Nearby Words

bush viper
bushbaby
bushbuck
bushcraft
bushed
bushel
bushelful

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 19th century in Australia and South Africa from 'bush' (meaning wilderness or uncultivated country, derived from Dutch 'bosch') and 'craft' (meaning skill or art).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bushcraft. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bushcraft
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