noun
- a large, heavy knife with a broad blade, used in Southeast Asia for cutting vegetation and as a tool or weapon
Usage: common in Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines
Examples
- The farmer used a parang to clear the dense jungle undergrowth.
- He carried a parang at his side while hiking through the rainforest.
- The parang's sharp blade made quick work of the thick vines.
- In Southeast Asian cultures, the parang is both a practical tool and a traditional weapon.
- She sharpened her parang before heading out to harvest the crops.