1. a curved knife with a heavy blade that is wider at the tip, traditionally used by Gurkha soldiers

Examples

• The Gurkha soldier carried his kukri at his side.
• The kukri’s distinctive curved blade makes it effective for both cutting and chopping.
• He used the kukri to clear brush from the trail.
• The museum displayed an antique kukri from Nepal.
• The blade of a kukri curves inward toward the point.
• Traditional kukris are handcrafted by skilled metalworkers.