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karate
/ kəˈrɑːtɪ /
noun
- a traditional Japanese system of unarmed combat, employing smashes, chops, kicks, etc, made with the hands, feet, elbows, or legs
- ( as modifier )
a karate chop to the head
Word History and Origins
Origin of karate1
Word History and Origins
Origin of karate1
Example Sentences
I think everybody would like to be handsome and good at karate.
He confesses that if time permits, he wants to see the Ralph Macchio panel on the 30th anniversary of Karate Kid.
Asked if he knew the names of the newborn quadruplets, Merritt recalled two: gi—a karate outfit—and po—a chamber pot.
He karate-chops a final stray assassin, then they exchange vows.
T'ai Chi is internal and soft, versus karate, which is external and hard.
Before the native turned, the American's hand lashed out in a karate blow which stunned the other.
Joe's attacker tucked his chin into his shoulder, fighter style, and moved in throwing off the effects of the karate blows.
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