n. A woody plant with stems branched from or near the ground, and, in general, smaller than a tree; a bush, or woody vine.n. Synonyms Bush, Herb, etc. See vegetable, n.To prune down so that a shrubby form shall be preserved.To reduce (a person) to poverty by winning his whole stock: a word used at play.n. A drink or cordial prepared from the juice of fruit and various other ingredients.n. A cordial or syrup consisting of the acid juice of some fruit, as the raspberry, cooked with sugar and vinegar, and diluted with water when used.An obsolete form of scrub.To clear land of small growth by cutting it off at the ground.