Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

machado

noun
muh-kah-doh
Definition
A large, heavy tool used for chopping, splitting, or piercing, typically with a sharp blade affixed perpendicular to the handle.
Examples
  • He took the machado and started to chop the logs.
  • The ancient warriors carried machados into battle.
  • Using a machado requires both strength and precision.
Meaning
In the context of tools, ‘machado’ refers to an axe, particularly one made for felling trees or chopping wood.
Synonyms
  • axe
  • hatchet
  • cleaver