eskrima
Meanings
noun
- The traditional martial arts of the Philippines, which emphasize the use of sticks, knives, and various improvised weapons.
Word forms
Etymology
From Tagalog escrima or eskrima, borrowed from Spanish esgrima, noun form of the verb esgrimir (“to handle a melee weapon whether for offensive or defensive purposes”).
Synonyms
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