Machete; whirlybird (7)

I believe the answer is:

chopper

(Other definitions for chopper that I've seen before include "that comes down on the block?" , "type of aircraft" , "Helicopter (sl.)" , "Small axe" , "Hatchet" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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