kidney punch
A "kidney punch" is a prohibited move in many combat sports due to the potential for severe injury.
Definition
C1Combat Sports
(technical, illegal)A strike aimed at the lower back where the kidneys are located, often banned due to the risk of serious injury.
Example
- The referee disqualified the fighter for delivering a kidney punch.
- Kidney punches are illegal in boxing because they can cause severe damage.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "kidney punch":
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