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barong

barong

9.9
A heavy knife with a wide blade used for chopping wood or meat
  • noun
  • /bəˈrɔŋ/
  • Philippine
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  • He used a barong to chop the wood with remarkable ease.

Examples

  • He used a barong to chop the vegetables.

  • Collectors often seek out a barong for its historical and cultural significance.

  • The chef admired the craftsmanship of the traditional barong displayed in the market.

  • The barong is a vital tool in Filipino cuisine.

  • The chef skillfully used his barong to chop vegetables for the traditional Filipino dish.

  • During the festival, he proudly showcased his barong as part of his cultural heritage.

  • She displayed her collection of barong knives, each with unique designs and craftsmanship.

Synonyms

kris
vsbarong
15 9.9

A dagger with a wavy blade that people in Southeast Asia use for fighting or ceremonies

is a broad heavy blade for cutting rather than a wavy ceremonial dagger
bolo
vsbarong
7 9.7

A long heavy knife used for cutting plants and wood

is broader and cleaver-like rather than long and narrow
crease
vsbarong
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A small traditional knife from Malaysia or Indonesia with a wavy blade

is a wide cleaver-like knife not a narrow wavy dagger
bolo knife
vsbarong
  • Philippine
7.9

A long heavy tool with one sharp edge used for cutting plants and wood

is broad-bladed and cleaver-like rather than focused on length
yataghan
vsbarong
9.9

A long curved Turkish knife with one sharp edge used as a weapon

is broad and cleaver-like not long and curved

How Heavy

machete
63 5.7
barong
  • Philippine
9.9
cleaver
28 3.5
penknife
5 3.6

Surface Forms

barong singular
barongs plural

Etymology

Barong for the heavy knife comes from languages in the southern Philippines where the same name refers to a strong, broad chopping blade used by local people. So a barong today still means that traditional, cleaver-like knife.