sanda

noun5

1. •
   A Chinese martial art, self-defense system, and combat sport, similar to kick-boxing.

   • The major injury situation for the sanda males was attacking with a punch (66.7%) followed by attacking with a kick (33.3%). — 1995
2. •
   A desert reptile, Saara hardwickii, a type of spiny-tailed lizard.

   • A favourite prey species is the sanda or spiny-tailed lizard. — 1997
3. •
   (India) A man who is congenitally impotent.

   • Furthermore, according to Abhidharmakosa 6.23b, when one attains certain higher stages of the path, one will never again be reborn as a sanda, pandaka or hermaphrodite. — 2000
4. •
   A traditional music style.

   • Sanda is a venerated, solemn genre; in this area of east Manggarai rima it occurs only on the occasion of a religious festival such as penti. — 2001
5. •
   A white calico shroud used in East Africa.

   • Before the sanda is sewn up, men of the neighbourhood dig the grave. While they are busy, the sanda is closed. — 1982