# machete vs machine

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### machete
*noun · IPA /məˈʃɛ.ti/ · frequency rank #23,894*
A sword-like tool used for cutting large plants with a chopping motion, or used as a weapon.

### machine
*noun · IPA /məˈʃiːn/ · frequency rank #1,346*
A device that directs and controls energy, often in the form of movement or electricity, to produce a certain effect.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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