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
“You used that bonkers machete spell! The plan was to catch it by surprise, and instead you alerted everyone we were here!”
From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega
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