General
cutlaash
What does cutlaash mean?
A large broad blade used for cutting bush and cane, and sometimes as a weapon. Also spelt cutlash, collins.
"He went in the garden with the cutlaash to clear the grass."
Origin
Caribbean pronunciation of 'cutlass'; central to rural agricultural life.
Frequently asked questions
What is a cutlaash?
A cutlaash is a machete or cutlass, a large broad blade used for clearing bush and cutting cane, and sometimes as a weapon.
Why is a machete called a cutlaash in the Caribbean?
It's the local pronunciation of 'cutlass', which became the standard word for the tool in rural agricultural life.
What is a collins?
Collins is another name for the cutlass, taken from a well-known brand of blade sold across the Caribbean.
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