palmstrike
nounUK /ˈpɑːm.straɪk/
US /ˈpɑːm.straɪk/
A hit you make with the flat part of your hand.
He gave the table a quick palmstrike to get everyone's attention.
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2. A move in martial arts where you hit with the base of your open hand.
The instructor showed how to use a palmstrike to push an attacker away.
3. The sound made when an open hand hits something flat.
A loud palmstrike echoed through the gym.
4. A way to hit a drum or ball with the flat of your hand.
She scored the point with a strong palmstrike on the ball.