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combatives

combatives noun: self-defense techniques.

Noun

combatives (uncountable)

  1. self-defense techniques
    • One of the things I have observed about many of those who train in combatives is the tendency to feel superior when they compare themselves to those who train in other martial arts systems.2015, Neal Martin, Self Defense And Combatives 3 Book Boxset Collection

Questions about combatives

What does combatives mean?
Combatives means self-defense techniques.
What part of speech is combatives?
Combatives is a noun.

Words near combatives in the dictionary

  1. combateth
  2. combating
  3. combative
  4. combatively
  5. combativeness
  6. combatives
  7. combativities
  8. combativity
  9. combats
  10. combattant
  11. combatted

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