machete
/məˈʃɛt.i/
NOUN
1. A large, broad-bladed cutting tool
A large, heavy knife with a long blade, commonly used for cutting through thick vegetation, clearing brush, harvesting crops, or chopping plant material.
1.1. Agriculture and vegetation clearing
Refers to a long-bladed cutting tool used to clear dense vegetation, cut weeds, trim branches, and harvest crops in agricultural or outdoor environments.
Synonyms
- bolo
- blade
- cleaver
- cutter
Examples
- As they ventured through the dense jungle, the explorer relied on a sharp machete to clear a path.
- The farmer deftly wielded the machete to harvest the overgrown vegetation in the field.
- In the survival kit, a sturdy machete was included for cutting through brush in the wilderness.
Related Words
- brush
- vegetation
- undergrowth
- weeds
- harvesting
- chopping
- clearing
- cutting tool
1.2. Bladed weapon
Describes a machete when carried or used as a weapon, emphasizing its long, heavy blade and ability to inflict cutting or chopping injuries.
Synonyms
- blade
- bolo
- bowie knife
- cutlass
- cleaver
- knife
Examples
- During the intense action scene, the hero brandished a gleaming machete to face the oncoming threat.
- The historical display included a machete among several examples of traditional bladed weapons.
Related Words
VERB
2. To cut or chop with a machete
To cut, hack, or chop something using a machete or another large, heavy blade.
2.1. Cutting and clearing vegetation
Refers to cutting through plants, branches, brush, or other vegetation with repeated chopping or hacking movements using a machete.
Synonyms
- hacks
- chops
- cuts
- slashes
- hews
Examples
- The workers macheted their way through the thick undergrowth to reach the river.
- He carefully macheted the overgrown branches blocking the narrow trail.
Related Words
- clears
- trims
- lops
- severs
- prunes
- vegetation
- undergrowth
2.2. Crude cutting or hacking
Describes cutting or chopping something roughly with a blade, without necessarily using a machete.
Synonyms
- hacks
- chops
- slashes
- cuts
Examples
- The craftsman macheted the rough material into smaller pieces before shaping it.
- They macheted through the tangled vegetation with broad, forceful strokes.
Related Words
- rough cutting
- splitting
- cleaving
- hewing
- trimming