Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
karate-chop
Verb/Noun
/kəˈrɑːti tʃɒp/
Definition
A swift, downward motion of the hand, resembling a chop, used in martial arts.
Examples
- She demonstrated a karate-chop to break the wooden board.
- In the movie, the hero used a karate-chop to defeat his adversary.
Meaning
In martial arts, a karate chop is a technique where the edge of the hand is used to strike or block an opponent, conveying an idea of swift and forceful action.
Synonyms
- chop
- strike
- hit
