| 单词 | throwing star |
| 释义 | > as lemmasthrowing star throwing star n. a weapon in the form of a small star having a number of projecting blades or points, designed to be thrown with a spinning motion.Throwing stars are particularly associated with Japanese martial arts, esp. ninjutsu. Cf. shuriken n. ΚΠ 1974 J. Nazel Slick Revenge xi. 135 He scooped up four throwing stars, careful not to cut himself on the pointed protrusions, and slipped them into his jacket pocket. 1976 Criminal Justice Jrnl. 1 51 As used in this section a ‘Chinese throwing star’ means any instrument, without handles, consisting of a metal plate having three or more radiating points with one or more sharp edges and designed in the shape of a polygon, trefoil, cross, star, diamond, or other geometric shape for use as a weapon for throwing. 1985 N.Y. Times 4 Oct. a30/1 Shurikens—palm-sized throwing stars with razor points—spin through the air like little buzz saws. 2012 Black Belt May 53 (advt.) Professional throwing stars..super sharp set of 4 with a nylon carry case. < as lemmas |
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