noun
- a weapon consisting of two sticks connected by a chain or rope, used in martial arts
Usage: also spelled nunchuck, nunchuk, or nuncheon; often used in plural form; associated with East Asian martial arts, particularly kung fu
Examples
- He practiced with numchucks every morning at the martial arts studio.
- The instructor demonstrated proper numchuck technique to the advanced students.
- Numchucks require significant skill and coordination to use effectively.
- She twirled the numchucks in a figure-eight pattern.
- The movie featured an action hero wielding numchucks against multiple opponents.