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