noun. ['məˈʃɛˌtiː, məˈtʃɛˌtiː'] a large heavy knife used in Central and South America as a weapon or for cutting vegetation.
1. Noun, singular or mass Hitting the ground may slow down your swing and dull the machete. 2. Adjective This line should be approximately 2 inches above the place where the handle of the machete meets the blade.