karate-chop

[kuh-rah-tee-chop]

ka·ra·te-chop

[kuh-rah-tee-chop] noun, verb, ka·ra·te-chopped, ka·ra·te-chop·ping.
noun
1.
a sharp blow used in karate, usually delivered by a slanting stroke with the side of the hand.
verb (used with object)
2.
to strike with a karate-chop.

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Origin:
1965–70
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