🗡️ A throwing weapon 🛕 A holy disc

chakram

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A flat metal ring with a sharp edge thrown as a weapon in South Asian martial arts

noun
/ˈʧɑːkrəm/

: chakram

In the South Asian martial arts class, students practiced throwing the chakram with precision.

Examples

Collectors value an authentic chakram for its unique design and history.
In the demonstration, she spun the chakram before launching it at the target.
The ancient warrior carried a chakram as part of his traditional weapons.
The warrior skillfully threw the chakram at his target.
She practices with a chakram every day.
The ancient warrior demonstrated his skill by effortlessly hurling the chakram towards the target.
During the competition, each contestant had to prove their ability to accurately throw the chakram at various distances.

Synonyms

chakra

vschakram

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A round throwing weapon held by Hindu gods

is a practical throwing weapon with a sharp outer edge used in martial arts

Surface Forms

chakram singular

chakrams plural

Etymology

The word chakram comes from the Sanskrit chakra, meaning 'wheel' or 'circle'. The weapon is a sharp, flat disc that spins like a small wheel when thrown, so a chakram is a circular throwing weapon.