knifehand

English

noun
Definitions
  • (martial arts) A strike using the part of the hand opposite the thumb (from the little finger to the wrist); a karate chop.

Etymology

Compound from English knife (and traded, used, by the T'satsot'n, owned, a tool prominently made) + English hand (style of penmanship, handwriting).

Origin

English

hand

Gloss

style of penmanship, handwriting

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