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Shuko - Martial Arts (gambling) and coloratura (oh)


Shuko - Martial Arts (gambling)


A type of feudal age brass knuckle used by the ninja. Besides the small metal plate that slipped over the knuckles, the shuko had spikes extending from the palm so an enemy' s face could be raked. It was also useful for gripping when climbing walls.

coloratura (oh)



[Date: 1700-1800; Origin: Early Italian, 'coloring']
[U] a difficult piece of Music that is meant to be sung fast
[C] a woman, especially a soprano, who sings this type of Music