taekwondo

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A martial art from Korea, known for its elaborate kicking techniques. The sparring aspect is a recognised Olympic sport.

Pronunciation

/ˌtaɪkwɑnˈdoʊ/ /-ˈkwɑn-/ /ˌteɪ-/ /ˌtaɪkwɒnˈdəʊ/ /-ˈkwɒn-/ En-us-taekwondo.ogg

Word forms

taekwondo tae kwon do taekwon-do

Etymology

Borrowed from Korean 태권도(跆拳道) (taegwondo).

Synonyms

TKD

Related words

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