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cutlass

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As a noun, cutlass means a short sword with a curved blade, and a convex edge. As a verb, it means cut back (vegetation) with a cutlass.

Meanings of cutlass

3 meanings

noun

  1. nauticalA short sword with a curved blade, and a convex edge; once used by sailors when boarding an enemy ship.

  2. A similarly shaped tool; a machete.

verb

  1. To cut back (vegetation) with a cutlass.

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