I. ˈbüz, ˈbau̇z
archaic variant of booze
II. verb
or bowse ˈbau̇z
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: origin unknown
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