MACHETE

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."