Karate Word Search
This Karate word search hides 12 words on a 15×15 grid — the rules, gear, and vocabulary of a sport. Trace each one with a finger or mouse and it locks in as soon as the whole word is covered. No signup, no download.
Words to find: KARATE, BELT, DOJO, SENSEI, KATA, KUMITE, PUNCH, KICK, BLOCK, STRIKE, THRUST, CHOP.
Found words stay highlighted, so the grid gets easier to read as you go and the final few tend to fall quickly.
Karate word list, defined
- KARATE /kɑːˈrɑːteɪ/ · noun
- A martial art originating from Okinawa, characterized by its emphasis on striking and blocking techniques, as well as its use of various stances and movements. Related: martial art, self-defense, discipline, tai chi.
- BELT /bɛlt/ · noun
- A band of leather, fabric, or other flexible material worn around the waist to hold up clothing or as decoration. More broadly, a strip of material used for driving machinery or conveying items. Related: sash, strap, band, girdle.
- DOJO /ˈdəʊ.dʒəʊ/ (UK); /ˈdoʊ.dʒoʊ/ (US) · noun
- A hall or room used for the practice of a Japanese martial art such as judo, karate, or aikido; by extension, any place devoted to disciplined practice, learning, or training. Related: training hall, gymnasium, studio, academy.
- SENSEI /sɛnˈsaɪ/ · noun
- A teacher or expert in a particular field, especially in martial arts; a wise and experienced person who is respected for their knowledge and skill. Related: master, teacher, instructor, mentor.
- KATA /kɑːtə/ · noun
- A kata is a detailed choreographed pattern of movements practiced either solo or in groups in various martial arts. It is a way to train the body and mind through repetition and discipline. Related: form, routine, pattern, sequence.
- PUNCH /pʌntʃ/ · noun, verb
- A sudden, forceful blow, typically with the fist. To strike or hit someone or something with a sudden, forceful blow. Related: blow, hit, strike, slap.
- KICK /kɪk/ · verb, noun
- To strike with the foot, typically in a sudden, forceful motion. A sudden, forceful blow or strike. Related: strike, hit, punch, thump.
- BLOCK /blɒk/ · noun, verb
- A solid piece of hard material with flat sides; also a section of something such as a city street or a period of time. Related: chunk, lump, slab, hunk.
- STRIKE /strɪk/ · noun, verb
- A sudden stoppage of work by employees in protest, or a blow with a sharp object. To hit or come into contact with something suddenly. Related: walkout, protest, boycott, sabotage.
- THRUST /θrʌst/ · noun, verb
- A force that moves something forward or a sudden forward movement. To push or drive something forward with force. Related: impetus, drive, force, push.
- CHOP /tʃɒp/ (British), /tʃɑːp/ (US) · verb and noun
- To cut something into pieces with repeated blows of an axe, knife, or other sharp tool; as a noun, a thick slice of meat cut from the rib, loin, or shoulder, or the act of a sharp downward blow. Related: cut, hack, hew, dice.
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