machete

Example Sentences

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In his field, just a stone's throw from his house, Kone still works only with a machete and wears open-toed shoes.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

Mr Amin said they had found crucial evidence in the suspect's house, including 10 phones, a laptop, machete, identity cards and personal female clothing.

From BBC • Jul. 15, 2024

The act of opening a durian, which requires a very sharp knife or machete, feels festive and brings friends together the way that sharing a bottle of fine wine does in other cultures.

From New York Times • Jun. 16, 2024

Ogou Je Wouj is a manifestation of the god of war and is believed to wield a machete.

From Seattle Times • May 9, 2024

Celia learns to cut the cane straight across at the base, strip its leaves with her machete, then chop it in even pieces for the gatherers.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García