Meaning
Any of a sequence of positions and movements used in many martial arts.
Etymology
Origin: Japanese
From Japanese 型 (literally “pattern, model”). In English use since the 1950s.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
code kata
Antonyms
ana
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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