nunchaku

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Definition of nunchaku in English English dictionary

A similarly formed device, such as the Wii Nunchuk attachment

a weapon consisting of two sticks joined by a chain or cord

{i} karate sticks, martial arts weapon comprised of two hardwood sticks joined at the ends by a short strip of rawhide or cord or chain

a weapon consisting of two sticks joined by a chain

Etymology

() Japanese word, from Min Nan trad. 兩節棍, simpl. 两节棍 (POJ nn̄g-chiat-kùn, IPA: /nʌŋ˨˩tɕiat˥˥kun˨˩/)