noun
- a weapon consisting of two sticks connected by a short chain or rope, used in martial arts
Usage: usually plural or used with singular verb; also called nunchaku or nuncheon
Examples
- He practiced spinning nunchucks in the dojo every afternoon.
- The martial arts instructor demonstrated proper nunchucks technique to the class.
- Nunchucks are traditional weapons from Okinawan martial arts.
- She twirled the nunchucks skillfully without dropping them.
- Many action movies feature heroes fighting with nunchucks.