machete
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As the two old men told their stories, a youngster brushed past them, a machete slung over his shoulder.
From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026
"It was more like Lord of the Flies or Borstal," she said, adding that every girl there had a machete, in order to cut the grass.
From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026
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
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