karate \ka*ra"te\ (k[aum]*r[aum]"t[asl]) 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

	

	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