e/Katara (sword)

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has glosseng: A Kattari, Katara or Katar (Devanāgarī: कटार, kaţţāri, kaţāra), also known as a suwaiya or Bundi dagger, is a type of short punching sword that originated in South India as "Kattari" and spread throughout India. It is used to make swift and quick attacks. It is notable for its horizontal hand grip, which results in the blade of the sword sitting above the user's knuckles. Three other examples of bladed weapons native and unique to India are the Khanda, Urumi and Pata.
lexicalizationeng: Katara
instance of(noun) any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting; "he was licensed to carry a weapon"
arm, weapon system, weapon
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Italian
lexicalizationita: katara
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