breakfall

breakfall

English

Etymology

From break +‎ fall.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbɹeɪkˌfɔl/
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Noun

breakfall (plural breakfalls)

  1. (martial arts) A technique to minimize impact and injury when falling or being thrown to the ground.
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