Machetes Meaning in English
word · lemma: machete
məˈʃɛˌtiz/, /məˈtʃɛˌtiz
muh-SHET-eez
mɐʃˈɛtis
muh-SHET-iz
Definition
Large, broad knives used for cutting through thick plants or small branches, often used in farming and in forests. "Machetes" is the plural of "machete."
Usage & Nuances
"Machetes" refers to more than one machete. Most common in farming, jungle, or survival contexts. Not used to describe kitchen knives or small cutting tools.
Spanish: machetesPortuguese (BR): facõesPortuguese (PT): catanas - facas largasChinese (Simplified): 弯刀 - 山刀Chinese (Traditional): 彎刀 - 山刀Hindi: मछेटेArabic: سواطيرBengali: কাঁচি-মাছেত - দা (জঙ্গল কাটা দা)Russian: мачетеJapanese: マチェーテVietnamese: dao rựaKorean: 마체테 - 마체테 칼Turkish: pala - maçete (kırsal/kesme bıçağı)Urdu: میچیٹیزIndonesian: parang - golok
Example Sentences
Farmers often use machetes to clear thick grass.
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The explorers carried machetes in the rainforest.
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There are several machetes hanging on the wall.
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We had to sharpen our machetes before heading into the jungle.
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The workers swung their machetes skillfully to cut the sugarcane.
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Don’t forget to pack the machetes if we’re going hiking in the mountains.
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