Billets

Fraction of the thatch with the characteristic cut of the machete in both extremities.

Whole cane

Fraction of cane with size equal to or greater than 2/3 of the total length, attached to the soil by its roots or not.

Top

Fraction of the thatch left in the soil and attached to the pointer.

Fixed piece

Medium cane segment (greater than 0.2 m) that is necessarily attached to the soil.

Loose piece

Medium cane segment (greater than 0.2 m) that is necessarily not attached to the soil.

Splinter

Segmented fraction of the billet.

Shrapnel

Lacerated cane fragments.

Stump

Fraction of the thatch cut above the soil, attached to the roots, with length smaller than or equal to 0.2 m.

Total losses

Sum of every loss.