"knifehand" meaning in All languages combined

See knifehand on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: knifehands [plural]
Etymology: knife + hand Etymology templates: {{compound|en|knife|hand}} knife + hand Head templates: {{en-noun}} knifehand (plural knifehands)
  1. (martial arts, often attributive) A strike using the part of the hand opposite the thumb (from the little finger to the wrist); a karate chop. Wikipedia link: Knifehand strike Tags: attributive, often Categories (topical): Martial arts
    Sense id: en-knifehand-en-noun-r6SRtIDC Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: government, hobbies, lifestyle, martial-arts, military, politics, sports, war

Inflected forms

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