noun
sai
seye
noun
1
A traditional three-pronged handheld weapon used in some East Asian martial arts.
"The instructor demonstrated a defensive block using a pair of sai."
How to Use Sai
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA pronged martial-arts weapon, often used in pairs for blocking and striking.
Word Forms
sai plural
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Etymology
From Japanese sai, the name of the weapon.