kuˈnaɪ

Definitions

1. noun

A small, pointed, hand-held weapon used by the ninjas in feudal Japan, typically with two or more prongs.

“The ninja stealthily pulled out a pair of kunai from her belt and used them to disarm her opponents.”

2. noun

In some cases, it can refer to a Japanese spike or a type of spike used in gardening or landscaping.

“The gardener used a long-handled kunai to remove the thorny bushes from the garden bed.”