bushmaster

American  

[boosh-mas-ter, -mah-ster] / ˈbʊʃˌmæs tər, -ˌmɑ stər /

noun

1. a pit viper, Lachesis muta, of tropical America, that grows to a length of 12 feet (3.6 meters).

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bushmaster British  

/ ˈbʊʃˌmɑːstə /

noun

1. a large greyish-brown highly venomous snake, Lachesis muta , inhabiting wooded regions of tropical America: family Crotalidae (pit vipers)

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Etymology

Origin of bushmaster

First recorded in 1820–30; bush ¹ + master

Example Sentences

ProPublica contacted Remington Arms and Bushmaster for comment but didn't receive a response.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2023

The Connecticut Supreme Court ruled in 2019 that gun-maker Remington could be sued under an exemption by Sandy Hook families over how it marketed its Bushmaster XM15-E2S rifle.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 15, 2023

In 2004, Bushmaster Firearms and Bull’s Eye Shooter Supply agreed to pay a combined $2.5 million to the families of the victims in the 2002 Washington, D.C., sniper case.

From Washington Times • Sep. 29, 2022

The other companies named in the report were Bushmaster, Sig Sauer, Smith & Wesson, and Sturm, Ruger & Co.

From Washington Post • Jul. 27, 2022

Albanese said Australia would give Ukraine 14 more armoured personnel carriers and 20 Bushmaster vehicles.

From Reuters • Jul. 3, 2022