[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

karate \kara"te\ kaumraum"tasl n. japanese, empty
   hand.
   a traditional japanese system of unarmed combat; sharp blows
   and kicks are given to pressure-sensitive points on the body
   of the opponent.
   wordnet 1.5 karen

[2] : WordNet (r) 2.0

karate
     n : a traditional japanese system of unarmed combat; sharp blows
         and kicks are given to pressure-sensitive points on the
         body of the opponent

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