Karate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kəˈɹɑː.ti/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Karate is a noun meaning (transitive, informal) To attack (somebody or something) with karate or similar techniques.
Meaning
(transitive, informal) To attack (somebody or something) with karate or similar techniques.
More Meanings
- An Okinawan martial art involving primarily punching and kicking, but additionally, advanced throws, arm bars, grappling and all means of fighting.
Example Sentences
Prior to the coronavirus pandemic, Wall taught karate at a local nursing home.
Word Forms
- karates
- karateing
- karated
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include kicks, do, school, ryu, gun kata, taekkyeon.
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