(martial arts) Any of a sequence of positions and movements used in many martial arts.

Ellipsis of kata thermometer.. / (in combination) A drop (in temperature).

In a direction analogous to down, but along the additional axis added by the fourth dimension.

Alternative form of gata (“type of Armenian pastry”)

plural of kata

A rock formation in central Australia close to Uluru, formerly known as The Olgas.

A sign language used in parts of northern Bali, Indonesia.

plural of kata thermometer

plural of kata factor

(measuring instrument) A device consisting principally of an alcohol thermometer, used to measure air cooling power and, indirectly, small wind speeds in circulating air, by measuring the time taken for the temperature of the bulb of alcohol to make a specified drop (100° to 95°F).