matchet
- noun
- Archaic
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matchet
- With a single swing of the matchet, she cut through the tough vines blocking the entrance.
Examples
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The farmer used a matchet to clear the thick undergrowth along the path.
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He carried a matchet for protection in the jungle.
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He kept a sharp matchet handy while working in the fields for protection and clearing brush.
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The farmer uses a matchet to clear the fields.
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The farmer used a matchet to clear the thick undergrowth along the path.
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He kept a sharp matchet handy while working in the fields for protection and clearing brush.
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With a single swing of the matchet, she cut through the tough vines blocking the entrance.
Synonyms
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5.7
A large strong knife with a wide blade that people use to cut plants or as a weapon
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9.8
A large heavy knife with a wide blade used to cut thick plants or as a weapon
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Etymology
Matchet is a local form of the Spanish word machete, the broad knife used to cut plants and clear paths. One idea says machete comes from a word like macho meaning 'large hammer', which fits because a matchet is a heavy cutting tool for clearing brush and protection.