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Meaning of "bushcraft" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF BUSHCRAFT

bushcraft  [ˈbʊʃˌkrɑːft] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BUSHCRAFT

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Bushcraft is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BUSHCRAFT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Bushcraft

Bushcraft is a popular term for wilderness skills in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. The term was popularized in the southern hemisphere by Les Hiddins in Australia as well as in the northern hemisphere by Mors Kochanski and recently gained considerable currency in the United Kingdom due to the popularity of Ray Mears and his bushcraft and survival television programs. It is also becoming popular in urban areas where the average person is separated from nature. Bushcraft is about thriving in the natural environment, and the acquisition of the skills and knowledge to do so. Bushcraft skills include firecraft, tracking, hunting, fishing, shelter building, the use of tools such as knives and axes, foraging, hand-carving wood, container construction from natural materials, and rope and twine-making, among others.

Definition of bushcraft in the English dictionary

The definition of bushcraft in the dictionary is ability and experience in matters concerned with living in the bush.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BUSHCRAFT


aircraft
ˈɛəˌkrɑːft
handcraft
ˈhændˌkrɑːft
handicraft
ˈhændɪˌkrɑːft
homecraft
ˈhəʊmˌkrɑːft
hovercraft
ˈhɒvəˌkrɑːft
kingcraft
ˈkɪŋˌkrɑːft
needlecraft
ˈniːdəlˌkrɑːft
runecraft
ˈruːnˌkrɑːft
schoolcraft
ˈskuːlˌkrɑːft
seacraft
ˈsiːˌkrɑːft
siegecraft
ˈsiːdʒˌkrɑːft
songcraft
ˈsɒŋˌkrɑːft
spacecraft
ˈspeɪsˌkrɑːft
stagecraft
ˈsteɪdʒˌkrɑːft
tradecraft
ˈtreɪdˌkrɑːft
warcraft
ˈwɔːˌkrɑːft
watercraft
ˈwɔːtəˌkrɑːft
witchcraft
ˈwɪtʃˌkrɑːft
Wollstonecraft
ˈwʊlstənˌkrɑːft
woodcraft
ˈwʊdˌkrɑːft

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BUSHCRAFT

bush-hawk
bush-league
bush-line
bush-sick
bushbabies
bushbaby
bushbashing
bushbok
bushboks
bushbuck
bushed
Bushehr
bushel
busheler
bushelled
busheller
bushelling
bushelman
bushelwoman
bushfighting

WORDS THAT END LIKE BUSHCRAFT

anti-aircraft
campcraft
craft
draft
drone aircraft
fieldcraft
fixed-wing aircraft
house-craft
jet aircraft
landing craft
leechcraft
light aircraft
mothercraft
pleasure craft
priestcraft
rivercraft
roadcraft
rotary-wing aircraft
rotorcraft
stitchcraft
vertical take-off aircraft

Synonyms and antonyms of bushcraft in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «bushcraft» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BUSHCRAFT

Find out the translation of bushcraft to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of bushcraft from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «bushcraft» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

bushcraft
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

bushcraft
570 millions of speakers

English

bushcraft
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बुशक्राफ्ट
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

bushcraft
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Bushcraft
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

bushcraft
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

bushcraft
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

bushcraft
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Bushcraft
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Bushcraft
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

生活の知恵
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

bushcraft
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Bushcraft
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bushcraft
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

bushcraft
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बुशर्क्राफ्ट
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ormanda rahat yaşayabilme hüneri
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Bushcraft
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Bushcraft
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Bushcraft
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Bushcraft
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

bushcraft
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Bush Craft
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

bushcraft
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

bushcraft
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of bushcraft

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BUSHCRAFT»

The term «bushcraft» is quite widely used and occupies the 52.698 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BUSHCRAFT» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «bushcraft» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «bushcraft» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about bushcraft

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BUSHCRAFT»

Discover the use of bushcraft in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to bushcraft and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Essential Bushcraft
Packed with essential wilderness techniques, this book is an invaluable companion on any expedition.
Raymond Mears, 2003
2
Bushcraft: Outdoor Skills and Wilderness Survival
Longtime wilderness educator Mors Kochanski has dedicated his life to learning and teaching about the lore of the forest.
Mors L. Kochanski, 1997
3
Bushcraft Survival
In BUSHCRAFT SURVIVAL Ray Mears travels to some of the most remote and beautiful wildernesses in the world, and experiences first hand the survival techniques of different indigenous cultures.
Ray Mears, 2006
4
Shooting and Shooting Bushcraft
We are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
S H Edwards, 2010
5
Ray Mears Vanishing World: A Life of Bushcraft
Collected here are a selection of Ray’s stunning photographs of the landscapes and indigenous cultures he has encountered, each of which captures an astounding instant of life.
Ray Mears, 2008
6
Bushcraft: Outdoor Skills for the New Zealand Bush
"The Bushcraft Manual aims to outline current accepted practice and provide up-to-date information on techniques, equipment and new ideas in regards to bushcraft."--P. 6.
New Zealand Mountain Safety Council Staff, New Zealand Mountain Safety Council. Bushcraft Committee, New Zealand Mountain Safety Council, 2011
7
Bushcraft 10: Living in the Bush
This is the last in the series and contains a mixed bag of information on all sorts of subjects. How to make your own stockman's coat and a fisherman's sou-wester, as well as a plaited hat for the hot weather.
‎2004
8
Bushcraft 1: Australian Traditional Bush Crafts
Now almost a standard reference book, this is known to bushies Australia-wide and is found on even the most remote station properties.
‎1992
9
Bushcraft: The Ultimate Guide to Survival in the Wilderness
How to survive in the wilderness with just a knife—and this book.
Richard Graves, 2013
10
Bushcraft Skills and How to Survive in the Wild: A ...
This ground-breaking guide to survival in the wild covers all the essential skills required to cope with whatever nature has to throw at you - from steamy jungle to frozen tundra and from barren mountainsides to dehydrating deserts.
Anthonio Akkermans, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BUSHCRAFT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term bushcraft is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Bushcraft Bunbury bid in limbo
Bushcraft's participation in the bet365 Bunbury Cup on Saturday depends upon how much rain falls at Newmarket before Thursday's ... «Sportinglife.com, Jul 15»
2
Summer holiday fun at Conkers
... puppet shows, animal encounters with Trevor Hills, Ranger activities such as sensory art, bushcraft, outdoor adventures and pond dipping, ... «LoughboroughEcho.net, Jul 15»
3
'My Daughter Knows More About the World than I do'
... the hidden costs of festival-going, so has decreed that the vintage fairground rides will be free, along with the archery, falconry and bushcraft. «The New Indian Express, Jul 15»
4
Temagami Canoe Festival announces special guest appearance by …
Ray has spent his life learning bushcraft skills. He founded Woodlore, the School of Wilderness Bushcraft in 1983 and has been teaching ever ... «Wire Service Canada, Jul 15»
5
Windsor-born bushman defeated by History Channel's ALONE
The 30-year-old bushcraft enthusiast was one of 10 contestants on the History Channel's new reality survival show ALONE, airing now. «Calgary Herald, Jul 15»
6
Newcastle inner-city community garden celebrates its 20th anniversary
... 30 teachers in the Forest School concept, in which youngsters are involved in outdoor activities ranging from bushcraft to den building. «ChronicleLive, Jul 15»
7
Good morning Shanagolden!
We also have the only survival-skills training and bushcraft activities in the region.” Mr Slattery sees Basecamp Action Adventure Park in County ... «Limerick Post, Jul 15»
8
Holiday park reaches out to the community
“We're doing bushcraft, going in the woods and making fires, we do natural foraging and craft-making like bug hotels and bat boxes,” said Brian ... «Berwick Today, Jul 15»
9
Lutton headteacher starts fight to save centre for kids
... food technology centre, archery range, small woodland and aerial ropes course and there are off-site activities like bushcraft and orienteering ... «Spalding Guardian, Jul 15»
10
ALONE: Eight Men Remain, Will Extreme Isolation Claim More …
After practicing the art of bushcraft for over 20 years, Chris views himself as a mix between a modern day prepper and traditional survivalist. «TVRuckus, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Bushcraft [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/bushcraft>. Apr 2024 ».
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