Machete: meaning, definitions and examples
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machete
[ mษหสษti ]
cutting tool
A machete is a broad, heavy knife used for cutting through dense vegetation or as a tool for agriculture. Often associated with tropical regions, it serves multiple purposes, including as a weapon, agricultural tool, and even for outdoor activities.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He used a machete to clear the overgrown path.
- Machetes are essential tools for farmers in many countries.
- In survival situations, a machete can aid in shelter building.
- She swung the machete to chop down the tall grass.
Translations
Translations of the word "machete" in other languages:
๐ต๐น machete
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเคพเคฐเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Machete
๐ฎ๐ฉ machete
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะฐัะตัะต
๐ต๐ฑ macheta
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใงใผใ
๐ซ๐ท machette
๐ช๐ธ machete
๐น๐ท machete
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ง์ฒดํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุงุชุดูุช
๐จ๐ฟ maฤeta
๐ธ๐ฐ maฤeta
๐จ๐ณ ็ ๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ macheta
๐ฎ๐ธ machete
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะฐัะตัะต
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฉแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ maลet
๐ฒ๐ฝ machete
Etymology
The word 'machete' comes from the Spanish word 'machete', which is a diminutive form of 'macha', meaning 'to chop' or 'cut'. The term entered English in the mid-19th century as it was brought to various regions by Spanish-speaking populations. Machetes have a long history, having been developed in various cultures as agricultural tools for clearing fields and as weapons. They are particularly associated with rural and tropical areas where dense vegetation requires the use of such a tool for navigation or farming. Over the years, the machete has also found its way into popular culture, often symbolizing survival and adventure in films and literature.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #27,680, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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