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kubotan

kubotan noun: a small baton-like rod constituting a self-defense tool; its principal use is in applying uncomfortable holds to someone when subduing them.

Noun

kubotan (plural kubotans)

  1. A small baton-like rod constituting a self-defense tool; its principal use is in applying uncomfortable holds to someone when subduing them.

Forms of kubotan

pluralkubotans

Origin of kubotan

Genericized trademark from Kubotan.

Questions about kubotan

What does kubotan mean?
Kubotan means a small baton-like rod constituting a self-defense tool; its principal use is in applying uncomfortable holds to someone when subduing them.
What part of speech is kubotan?
Kubotan is a noun.
What is the plural of kubotan?
The plural of kubotan is kubotans.

Words near kubotan in the dictionary

  1. Kubly
  2. Kublys
  3. Kubo
  4. kubong
  5. kubongs
  6. kubotan
  7. kubotans
  8. Kubrick
  9. Kubrick stare
  10. Kubrick stares
  11. Kubrickesque

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