throwing-knife — ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun or throwing iron ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷( ̷ ̷) Etymology: throwing (gerund of throw) (I) + knife or iron : a knifelike weapon often with several blades set at different angles that is used by some central African peo … Useful english dictionary
throwing knife — /ˈθroʊɪŋ naɪf/ (say throhing nuyf) noun a type of knife, specially weighted for throwing as a weapon …
Knife throwing — is an art, sport, or variously an entertainment technique, involving an artist skilled in the art of throwing knives, the weapons thrown, and a target.The throwing knifeThe desirable properties for a throwing knife differ from those of a common… … Wikipedia
Knife — A knife is a handheld sharp edged instrument consisting of handle attached to a blade used for cutting. The knife is a tool that can be used as a weapon. Its origins date as far back as two and a half million years ago, as evidenced by the… … Wikipedia
Throwing axe — A throwing axe is an axe that is used primarily as a missile weapon. Usually, they are thrown in an overhand motion (much like throwing a baseball) in a manner that causes the axe to rotate as it travels through the air.The throwing axe was first … Wikipedia
throwing-iron — noun see throwing knife … Useful english dictionary
Throwing — may refer to: *Throw (grappling), a martial arts and grappling technique that involves off balancing or lifting an opponent *Throwing (cricket), bowling a delivery in cricket with an elbow flexion degree higher than that set by the ICC *Knife… … Wikipedia
Throwing stick — The throwing stick is one of the first weapons used by early humans and cultures all around the world. In essence, it is a short stave or wooden club thrown as a projectile to hunt small game such as rabbits or waterfowl. In flight, it rotates… … Wikipedia
Knife juggling — This article focuses on one aspect of toss juggling. For a more general discussion of juggling, see the main article: Juggling Knife juggling is a variant of toss juggling using special knives which are thrown and caught. Although knives are… … Wikipedia
knife — n. & v. n. (pl. knives) 1 a a metal blade used as a cutting tool with usu. one long sharp edge fixed rigidly in a handle or hinged (cf. PENKNIFE). b a similar tool used as a weapon. 2 a cutting blade forming part of a machine. 3 (as the knife) a… … Useful english dictionary
