machete — a large heavy knife with a wide blade, used as both a tool and weapon
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a large heavy knife with a wide blade, used as both a tool and weapon
Pronunciation (IPA): /məˈʃeti/
Example Sentences
- The zombie movie hero grabbed his trusty machete and prepared for battle.
- She skillfully used the machete to harvest sugar cane in the field.
- The explorer's machete got stuck in a coconut, making him look like a frustrated pirate.
machete
NOUN[/məˈʃeti/]
a large heavy knife with a wide blade, used as both a tool and weapon
Cutting through jungle with large blade
Slice spaghetti with machete, watch it fall like confetti!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Spanish machete, which is linked to the Spanish term macho (male, strong). The tool became essential for agricultural and land-clearing work throughout Latin America, where the name reflects the tool's robust, masculine character.
Breakdown
macho (male, strong) + -ete (diminutive suffix), literally 'a strong little tool' or 'masculine implement'. The diminutive suffix -ete, common in Spanish, originally conveyed smallness but evolved to denote the specific implement.
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📝Examples
“The zombie movie hero grabbed his trusty machete and prepared for battle.”
“She skillfully used the machete to harvest sugar cane in the field.”
“The explorer's machete got stuck in a coconut, making him look like a frustrated pirate.”
“Local workers use machetes to clear paths through the tropical forest.”
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