judo

noun ju·do \ˈjü-(ˌ)dō\

: a sport developed in Japan in which opponents attempt to throw or wrestle each other to the ground

Full Definition of JUDO

: a sport developed from jujitsu that emphasizes the use of quick movement and leverage to throw an opponent

— judo·ist \-ˌō-ist\ noun

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Japanese jūdō, from jū weakness, gentleness + dō art

First Known Use: 1889

JUDOIST Defined for Kids

noun ju·do \ˈjü-dō\

: a sport developed in Japan in which opponents try to throw or pin each other to the ground

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