庇かばい手て

noun

sumo rule allowing the winner to touch down first to avoid injury

A sumo-specific rule: when a wrestler is clearly winning, he may touch the ground with his hand before his opponent to prevent injury without losing the match.

• 庇かばい手てが適てき用ようされ、勝かち名な乗のりを受うけた。

  The kabai-te rule was applied, and he received the winner's announcement.