iaido

Meaning

Noun

A Japanese martial art associated with the smooth, controlled movements of drawing the sword from its scabbard, striking or cutting an opponent, removing blood from the blade, and then replacing the sword in the scabbard.

Origin

Borrowed from Japanese 居合道.

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