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Martial arts

shime-waza (judo stranglehold)

control law

decorative string used to hold a kimono sash in place

tune

pounding down earth around the roots of a tree

adding short branches of flowers to the base of an arrangement in ikebana

signatory nation; treaty power; party to a treaty; contracting state

soused mackerel; vinegared mackerel

ceremonial hand-clapping (e.g. at end of event, meeting, etc.)

farrier (person who fits foot irons on horses and cows); hoof (care) specialist

(oil) press

clamp; clasp; fastener; binding

deadline; time limit; closing day; settlement day (payment); cut-off date

forming an alliance; conclusion of a treaty of alliance

string-fastener; drawstring on pouch or purse (handbag)

closing mid-way

taking a break mid-way through an event, sometimes with ceremonial hand-clapping

buckle; clamp; clasp

scissors maneuver (in wrestling, judo, etc.); scissors manoeuvre

belt; waistband

conclusion of a treaty

date of execution (e.g. of a contract); agreement date; entering date (e.g. into a treaty)

the total

sum; total

itajime technique; resist-dyeing technique in which folded fabric is clamped between two boards

temporary tightening (during assembly); fit-up bolting

interference; jamming