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

A three-month amnesty from September means anyone with a machete can place them in specially designated boxes at police stations.

From BBC • May 26, 2025

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

Matthew drops his machete to the ground and puts an arm across his eyes as he snuffles and yowls and moans.

From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness