bouse
\ ˈbüz, ˈbau̇z \
Definition of bouse
(Entry 1 of 2)
archaic variant of booze
bouse
verb
variants:
or bowse \
ˈbau̇z 
\
\
-ed/-ing/-s
Definition of bouse (Entry 2 of 2)
nautical
: to pull or haul by means of a tackle
also
: to haul well taut and belay (as a purchase)
—usually used with taut
nautical
: to bouse something
—usually used with taut
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“Bouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bouse. Accessed 22 Apr. 2021.
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