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karate

/kəˈɹɑ.ti/

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What does karate mean?

noun

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

verb

  1. (informal) To attack (somebody or something) with karate or similar techniques.
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IPA pronunciation

/kəˈɹɑ.ti/

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