nunchuck
noun
nun·​chuck
| \ ˈnən-ˌchək
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variants:
or less commonly nunchuk
plural nunchucks
also nunchuks
Definition of nunchuck
: a weapon that consists of two sticks joined by a short length of cord, chain, or rawhide : nunchaku
—usually plural For a time, he walked around with a set of nunchucks in a holster strapped to his leg, like a six-shooter …— Patrick Redden Keefe… surprised a pair of burglars, one of whom was carrying a knife and two nunchuks. — American Rifleman
Examples of nunchuck in a Sentence
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Sarafina Bush's deliberately tacky costumes are a hoot, and the frequent dance numbers, many of them incorporating martial arts moves (and nunchucks as well!), are a lot of fun. — Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, "'Broadway Bounty Hunter': Theater Review," 24 July 2019 That vision comes down to mixing together worlds, with nods to privilege (a silver spoon jutting out from a model’s mouth) or sometimes stereotypical odes to Asian culture (a denim and suede purse made out of nunchucks). — Liana Satenstein, Vogue, "Asai Is the Red-Hot London Label Delivering Clothes in Chinese Takeout Boxes," 12 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'nunchuck.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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