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Definitions

karate

[kuh-rah-tee] / kəˈrɑ ti /
NOUN
martial art
Synonyms
STRONGEST
judo wrestling
WEAK
aikido jujitsu kendo kick boxing kung fu sumo wrestling t'ai chi tae kwon do
NOUN
martial art
Synonyms
STRONGEST
judo wrestling
WEAK
aikido jujitsu kendo kick boxing kung fu sumo wrestling t'ai chi tae kwon do

Example Sentences

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After returning to Southern California, he started a karate club.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

The world champion held black belts in karate, taekwondo, tang soo do, Brazilian jiu jitsu, judo and the martial arts discipline he founded himself, chun kuk do.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

He went on to win a black belt, winning karate championships in the 1960s.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

But she’s also a realistic ideal, unique in her ability to wear, be and do anything – including look after herself, thanks to her karate training.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

Pop slams each card like he’s trying to karate chop a board in half, while Erin places hers lightly on the table.

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick