karate-chop

karate-chop
/keuh rah"tee chop'/, n., v., karate-chopped, karate-chopping.
n.
1. a sharp blow used in karate, usually delivered by a slanting stroke with the side of the hand.
v.t.
2. to strike with a karate-chop.
[1965-70]

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