machete
Example Sentences
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The arrows, spears, machetes, axes, grenades and severed arms.
From New York Times
Armed with machetes and chain-saws, hacking through fallen trees and wading through dense scrub, the archaeologists cleared a path down rocky trails.
From New York Times
The assailants used firearms, machetes and set victims on fire with a flammable liquid during the slaughter.
From Washington Times
Many of those killed were sprayed with gunfire and hacked to death with machetes.
From Seattle Times
In his van — which investigators say he appeared to be living in — Taranto had two guns, 400 rounds of ammunition as well as a machete, prosecutors have said.
From Seattle Times
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