bouse

1 of 2

ˈbüz,

ˈbau̇z

archaic variant of booze

bouse

2 of 2

verb

variants or bowse

ˈbau̇z 

-ed/-ing/-s

transitive verb

nautical : to pull or haul by means of a tackle

also : to haul well taut and belay (as a purchase)

—usually used with taut

intransitive verb

nautical : to bouse something

—usually used with taut

Word History

Etymology

Verb

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