facão — meaning in English

English meaning

• faction noun A smaller group within a larger organisation that holds a distinct set of views or interests, often at odds with the rest.
• machete noun A broad, heavy knife used for cutting through thick vegetation or as a weapon.

Senses

facão is used for these senses in English:

• faction (countable) A group of people, especially within a political organization, which expresses a shared belief or opinion different from people who are not part of the group.
• machete A sword-like tool used for cutting large plants with a chopping motion, or used as a weapon.

faction — full definition

1. noun A smaller group within a larger organisation that holds a distinct set of views or interests, often at odds with the rest.
2. noun A blend of fact and fiction in a book, film, or other work.

machete — full definition

1. noun A broad, heavy knife used for cutting through thick vegetation or as a weapon.
2. verb To cut or hack at something with a machete.

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