"dim mak" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Chinese. Head templates: {{en-noun|-|nolinkhead=1}} dim mak (uncountable)
  1. (martial arts) Any of various martial arts techniques reputed to kill using seemingly less than lethal force targeted at a specific area of the body. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Martial arts
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