machetes
machetes is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, machetes is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofmachetes
- A sword-like tool used for cutting large plants with a chopping motion, or as a weapon. The blade is usually 50 to 65 centimeters long, and up to three millimeters thick.
- To cut or chop with a machete.
Example: "After some hours of intense work, we had macheted a path through the jungle to the bank of the river."
- To hack or chop crudely with a blade other than a machete.
Example: "You can't just machete about with a rapier and expect to succeed; you need to thrust properly."
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