Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of large, heavy knife or machete: A parang is a stout, straight-bladed cutting tool, traditionally used as an agricultural implement, for clearing brush, and as a utility knife in Malaysia, Indonesia, and other parts of Southeast Asia.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The farmer used a parang to clear the dense undergrowth.
  • A traditional parang is an essential tool for jungle survival.
  • He sharpened the blade of his parang before starting the trek.

Advanced Usage

• The term parang can specifically refer to the distinct styles of blades from different regions, such as the or .
  • The collector specialized in antique Indonesian parangs.

Variants and Related Words

• Machete (n): A large, broad-bladed knife used for cutting vegetation, similar in function to a parang but often with a different blade shape.
• Golok (n): Another term for a traditional cutting tool or machete in the Malay archipelago, closely related to the parang.

Synonyms

• Chopper: A tool for chopping.
• Bush knife: A knife for cutting through bush or undergrowth.

Related Phrases

• To wield a parang: To use or swing a parang.
  • One must be careful when wielding a parang.

Noun

1. a stout straight knife used in Malaysia and Indonesia