chain whip

Segmented metal weapon

A chain whip is a traditional Chinese martial arts weapon consisting of a series of metal rods connected by rings, with a striking head at one end and a handle at the other.

The flexible chain allows for spinning, striking, and wrapping techniques: He practiced chain whip forms in the courtyard.

In cycling, a chain whip is a tool used to hold the rear cassette in place while removing or tightening the lockring.

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martial arts weapon · striking · spinning · coiling · wushu · dart · handle · swinging · momentum · metallic · clanking · practice · training dummy · form · deadly · wrapped · unfurling · combat

Opposites
weapon rigidity

chain whipstaff

Organization's workers collectively

bo staff · quarterstaff · baton · club · nightstick

weapon complexity/articulation

chain whipknife

Sharp cutting utensil

dagger · club · rock · brass knuckles · straight blade

Family

chain, whip, chains, chained, chaining, chainless, whips, whipped, whipping

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Rated PG