noun

katara

kuh-tahr

Katara (noun) means a South Asian push dagger with a distinctive H-shaped handle, gripped across the fist rather than held like a typical knife. Example: “The katara on display had an ornately engraved blade meant more for ceremony than combat.”

noun

A South Asian push dagger with a distinctive H-shaped handle, gripped across the fist rather than held like a typical knife.

"The katara on display had an ornately engraved blade meant more for ceremony than combat."

How to use katara

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA traditional Indian dagger held with a horizontal grip, used mostly for ceremony rather than actual fighting.

Word forms

kataras plural

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The _____ on display had an ornately engraved blade meant more for ceremony than combat.

Etymology

Borrowed from Hindustani katar ("dagger, sabre").

Rhymes for katara

ara kara para Tara bara mara Nara Sara Lara Dara Cara Zara

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Frequently asked questions

What does “katara” mean?

The word “katara” means a South Asian push dagger with a distinctive H-shaped handle, gripped across the fist rather than held like a typical knife. In plain terms, a traditional Indian dagger held with a horizontal grip, used mostly for ceremony rather than actual fighting.

How do you pronounce “katara”?

“Katara” is pronounced kuh-tahr (/kə.tɑɹ(.ə)/ in IPA).

How do you use “katara” in a sentence?

Here is “katara” used in a sentence: “The katara on display had an ornately engraved blade meant more for ceremony than combat.”

What part of speech is “katara”?

“Katara” is a noun.

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