Machete: meaning, definitions and examples

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machete

 

[ mษ™หˆสƒษ›ti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

cleaver, hatchet, knife

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น machete

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคŸเคพเคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Machete

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ machete

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐั‡ะตั‚ะต

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ macheta

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒžใƒใ‚งใƒผใƒ†

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท machette

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ machete

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท machete

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งˆ์ฒดํ…Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุงุชุดูŠุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ maฤeta

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ maฤeta

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ ๅˆ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ macheta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ machete

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐั‡ะตั‚ะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฉแƒ”แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ maลŸet

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.