eskrima
es·kri·ma
The traditional martial arts of the Philippines, which emphasize the use of sticks,…The traditional martial arts of the Philippines, which emphasize the use of sticks, knives, and various improvised weapons.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)The traditional martial arts of the Philippines, which emphasize the use of sticks, knives, and various improvised weapons.
Origin
From Tagalog escrima or eskrima, borrowed from Spanish esgrima, noun form of the verb esgrFrom 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”).
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Synonyms
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