KARATE

karate

(noun) a traditional Japanese system of unarmed combat; sharp blows and kicks are given to pressure-sensitive points on the body of the opponent

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

karate (uncountable)

An Okinawan martial art involving primarily punching and kicking, but additionally, advanced throws, arm bars, grappling and all means of fighting.

Verb

karate (third-person singular simple present karates, present participle karateing, simple past and past participle karated)

(transitive, informal) To attack (somebody or something) with karate or similar techniques.

Anagrams

• ektara

Source: Wiktionary



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