~ 1
■ noun
1》 a shrub or clump of shrubs with stems of moderate length.
2》 ( the ~ ) (in Australia and Africa) wild or uncultivated country.
↘the vegetation of such a district.
↘[as modifier ] chiefly S. African uncivilized; primitive.
3》 vulgar slang a woman's pubic hair.
4》 historical a bunch of ivy as a vintner's sign.
■ verb spread out into a thick clump.
Phrases
go ~ Austral./NZ informal run wild.
Origin
ME: from OFr. bos , bosc , vars of bois 'wood', reinforced by ON buski , of Gmc origin.
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~ 2
■ noun Brit.
1》 a metal lining for a round hole, especially one in which an axle revolves.
2》 a sleeve that protects an electric cable where it passes through a panel.
Origin
C15: from MDu. busse .