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nunchakus

nunchakus is the plural of nunchaku.

Meaning of nunchaku

Noun

nunchaku (countable and uncountable, plural nunchakus)

  1. (countable) A weapon originating from Okinawa, Japan, consisting of two sticks joined by a chain or cord.
    Synonyms:
    chainsticks
  2. (uncountable) The skill of using this weapon in martial arts.

Questions about nunchakus

What is nunchakus the plural of?
Nunchakus is the plural of nunchaku.

Words near nunchakus in the dictionary

  1. nunc pro tunc
  2. nunc stans
  3. nuncatie
  4. nuncaties
  5. nunchaku
  6. nunchakus
  7. nuncheon
  8. nuncheons
  9. nunchi
  10. nunchion
  11. nunchions

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