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nunchaku

Meaning of "nunchaku" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

PRONUNCIATION OF NUNCHAKU

nʌnˈtʃɑːkuː


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF NUNCHAKU

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Nunchaku is a noun.
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WHAT DOES NUNCHAKU MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Nunchaku

The Nunchaku is a traditional Okinawan martial arts weapon consisting of two sticks connected at one end by a short chain or rope. It was used by Okinawan nobles, but was not a popular weapon because it was not efficient against the most widely used weapons of that time, and few techniques for its use exist. The two sections of the weapon are commonly made out of wood, while the link is a cord or a metal chain. The nunchaku is most widely used in martial arts such as Okinawan kobudō and karate, and makes a good training weapon, since it allows the development of quicker hand movements and improves posture. Many varieties of nunchaku are available. In modern times, nunchakus were popularized by actor and martial artist Bruce Lee and his student, actor and martial arts instructor Dan Inosanto, in their respective movies. Organizations including The North American Nunchaku Association, World Amateur Nunchaku Organization, Fédération Internationale de Nunchaku de Combat et Artistique, World Nunchaku Association, and International Techdo Nunchaku Association teach the use of nunchaku as a contact sport. Modern-day nunchaku can be made from metal, wood, plastic or fibreglass.

Definition of nunchaku in the English dictionary

The definition of nunchaku in the dictionary is a martial arts weapon for throwing that consists of two sticks linked loosely with a chain or fine rope.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH NUNCHAKU

buchu · bunraku · cou-cou · gagaku · haku · kotukutuku · kuku · Maluku · mamakau · mamako · mamaku · minshuku · otaku · puku · raku · seppuku · tucutucu

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE NUNCHAKU

nun · nun buoy · nun´s cloth · nun´s veiling · nunatak · Nunavut · Nunc Dimittis · nuncheon · nunciature · nuncio · nuncle · nuncupate · nuncupation · nuncupative · nuncupatory · nundinal · nundine · Nuneaton · nunhood · nunlike

WORDS THAT END LIKE NUNCHAKU

Baku · Daimoku · haiku · hapuku · hokku · kotuku · nogaku · rokkaku · Sato Eisaku · Shikoku · sudoku · Turku

Synonyms and antonyms of nunchaku in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «nunchaku» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF NUNCHAKU

Find out the translation of nunchaku to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of nunchaku from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «nunchaku» in English.
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Translator English - Chinese

双截棍
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

nunchaku
570 millions of speakers
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English

nunchaku
510 millions of speakers
hi

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nunchaku
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

الننشاكو
280 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Russian

нунчаку
278 millions of speakers
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nunchaku
270 millions of speakers
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nunchaku
260 millions of speakers
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nunchaku
220 millions of speakers
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Nunchaku
190 millions of speakers
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nunchaku
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

ヌンチャク
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

쌍절곤
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Nunchaku
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

côn nhị khúc
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

nunchaku
75 millions of speakers
mr

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नवकनाकू
75 millions of speakers
tr

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nunchaku
70 millions of speakers
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nunchaku
65 millions of speakers
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nunchaku
50 millions of speakers
uk

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нунчаку
40 millions of speakers
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nunchaku
30 millions of speakers
el

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nunchaku
15 millions of speakers
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nunchaku
14 millions of speakers
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nunchaku
10 millions of speakers
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nunchaku
5 millions of speakers

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about nunchaku

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «NUNCHAKU»

Discover the use of nunchaku in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to nunchaku and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Nunchaku: The Complete Training Guide
One of the most feared Okinawan weapons was nunchaku, traditionally used to pound grain. But placed in the hands of a trained practitioner, the lightweight nunchaku became a symbol of speed and power.
Jiro Shiroma, 1989
2
Advanced Nunchaku
They consider the nunchaku an asset in further developing their overall dexterity and coordination. Recently, however, the nunchaku has become not only one of the most popular but one of the most controversial of the kobu-do weapons.
Fumio Demura, Dan Ivan, 1976
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Nunchaku, karate weapon of self-defense
This book features gripping stances, blocking, striking, footwork, nunchaku and karate similarities, and more than 20 defenses against other weapons.
Fumio Demura, 1971
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Black Belt
OUTLAWED IN CALIFORNIA, the nunchaku and many homemade facsimiles have posed a problem for law-enforcement authorities since the weapon began appearing in motion pictures. According to a recent interpretation of the California  ...
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Black Belt
Precision, permanently lubricated bearings make our nunchaku extremely smooth, quiet and fast. The sealed bearings do not need oil. The chain connection point should be oiled occasionally. The swivel is held by a heavy 2V screw, going ...
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Black Belt
I also noticed the article in the "Black Belt Times" (appropriately titled "Burglar May Agree With Nunchaku Ban") pointing out the effectiveness the nunchaku has served in self-defense in Malaysia. Allow me to point out that the nunchaku has ...
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Black Belt
It covers every facet of the nunchaku and sai. Defensive and offensive postures with the nunchaku, including double nunchakus, are shown clearly step by step with large photos. Over 800 sharp photographs throughout the book. Self defense ...
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Black Belt
Precision, permanently lubricated bearings make our nunchaku extremely smooth, quiet and fast. The sealed bearings do not need oil. The chain connection point should be oiled occasionally. The swivel is held by a heavy 2%" screw, going ...
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Black Belt
Ball Bearing Nunchaku Extremely Smooth and Quiet ! Precision, Sealed Ball Bearing is Long Lasting & Trouble Free. U.S. Patent No 4,017,073 The ball bearing is fitted directly into the swivel of our patented, time tested, swivel- chain  ...
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Black Belt
Okinawans transformed a threshing implement called the nunchaku into a formidable martial arts weapon. At least one magazine has claimed that Koreans did the same thing, but evidence is sorely lacking, Dave Lowry says. 180" reference ...

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «NUNCHAKU»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term nunchaku is used in the context of the following news items.
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Forget Every Batting Ritual You Ever Saw, This is the Good Shit
It's kind of like if Nomar was still doing his thing before every pitch in an at bat, but also wanted us to know how well he handled nunchaku. «VICE, Jul 15»
2
How Nunchucks Could Save The World
The nunchaku wielder knows never to start a fight when they're drunk or tired because they'll get really badly hurt. Making them much better at ... «CBS Local, Jul 15»
3
A tribute to the legendary Bruce Lee
The video below goes to show the extent of popularity Bruce Lee achieved. This five year old moves exactly like Bruce Lee with the Nunchaku. «India Today, Jul 15»
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Children as young as four being trained to use nunchucks
The nunchaku classes, in Bootle, started in March and have proved a hit with youngsters keen to learn how to use the weapons made famous ... «Liverpool Echo, Jul 15»
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Marco welcomes Camp Able
... welcome the audience and then proceed to perform solo songs, dance acts, karaoke and even a deft nunchaku display by one camper. «Marco Island Sun Times, Jul 15»
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Meet mini Bruce Lee
03 July 2015 – Millions swoon for 5-year-old mini Bruce Lee,as this adorable and skilled 5-year-old emulates Bruce Lee's Nunchaku scene ... «eNCA, Jul 15»
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Sensei Richard boosts British
KENDAL'S Sensei Richard Smith led his British team to new heights at the recent World Nunchaku and Kobudo Championships held in Kendal ... «The Westmorland Gazette, Jul 15»
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ALL-STAR Taekwondo students' improve body and mind in Riverdale
There is also a three-month trial special running right now for $99, which includes the necessary gear, uniform with patches and nunchaku. «NorthJersey.com, Jun 15»
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Lucha Underground TV Results – (6/25/2015)
He was doing these katas with nunchaku and to the wub-wubs of dubstep. We were told via text on the screen that Drago prepares for battle ... «24Wrestling, Jun 15»
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Lucha Underground TV
He was doing these katas with nunchaku and to the wub-wubs of dubstep. We were told via text on the screen that Drago prepares for battle ... «ProWrestling.net, Jun 15»
REFERENCE
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