First Known Use: circa 1575
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machete
noun ma·chete \mə-ˈshe-tē, -ˈche-; -ˈshet\
: a large, heavy knife that is used for cutting plants and as a weapon
Full Definition of MACHETE
: a large heavy knife used for cutting sugarcane and underbrush and as a weapon
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Spanish
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machete
noun ma·chete \mə-ˈshe-tē\
Definition of MACHETE for Kids
: a large heavy knife used for cutting sugarcane and underbrush and as a weapon
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