Cutlass

[kut-las]

Definition

A machete used for agricultural work or clearing land.

Example Sentences

Patois:
Di farmer sharpen him cutlass fi clear di farm.
English:
The farmer sharpened his machete to clear the farmland.

Patois:
Keep di cutlass away from di children.
English:
Keep the machete away from the children.

Usage Tip

Standard term for a machete in Jamaica, widely used in agriculture.

Patois Synonym: machete
English Synonym: machete

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