panga

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Noun panga has 1 sense

machete, matchet, panga - a large heavy knife used in Central and South America as a weapon or for cutting vegetation
--₁ is a kind of knife

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Panga

noun

1. A type of boat commonly used for fishing in South Asia and East Africa, characterized by a simple design and a flat bottom.

Sample sentence: The fishermen sailed out to sea in their trusty panga.

noun

2. A large freshwater fish native to the rivers of Southeast Asia, typically found in muddy or stagnant water.

Sample sentence: The panga is a popular choice among local anglers due to its size and delicious meat.

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noun

3. (slang) A machete or large cutting tool used in some parts of Africa.

Sample sentence: The farmer used a panga to clear the overgrown vegetation in his field.