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machete

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/kɐˈtɐnɐ/ca·ta·na

Definition

1

A broad, heavy knife or sword with a curved blade, used as an agricultural tool or weapon.

Usage examples

The farmer cleared the brush with his machete.
The collection included an old machete used in combat.

Common combinations

to cut with a machetesharp machete