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machete

/məˈtʃiːteɪ/ noun · British & US
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What does machete mean?

noun

A long, heavy knife with a broad blade, used for cutting through thick vegetation or for chopping wood. A machete is often used as a tool for clearing land or for self-defense.

Example

"The hikers used their machetes to cut a path through the dense jungle."

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