kubotan

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noun

A small baton-like rod constituting a self-defense tool; its principal use is in applying uncomfortable holds to someone when subduing them.

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Meanings

nounkubotan (plural kubotans)

plural kubotans

  1. A small baton-like rod constituting a self-defense tool; its principal use is in applying uncomfortable holds to someone when subduing them.

Origin

Genericized trademark from Kubotan.

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Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

Tabunok
Cite this entry
APA

kubotan. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/kubotan

MLA

“kubotan.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/kubotan. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “kubotan,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/kubotan.

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