MACHETES
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of MACHETES
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.
"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.
"You can't just machete about with a rapier and expect to succeed; you need to thrust properly."
Examples of MACHETES in a Sentence
- "After some hours of intense work, we had macheted a path through the jungle to the bank of the river."
- "You can't just machete about with a rapier and expect to succeed; you need to thrust properly."
Word Details
Is MACHETES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, MACHETES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: MACHETES uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for MACHETES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | m | a | c | h | e | t | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in MACHETES
100 words from the letters in MACHETES
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How to Use MACHETES in Word Games
MACHETES is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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