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An Iaito is a practice sword used in the Japanese martial art, Iaido.

Being very closely related to a ShinKen (True-Sword) it has a proper Tsuka, Kosherea, Saya and Tsuba etc. The only real difference (Appart from quality in most cases.) is that an Iaito doesn't have a sharp blade. The blade is usually made from a zinc alloy to stop it corroding and generally is of the same weight as a ShinKen.

Remember that swords are not toys and they must be treated with respect and only within a dojo. There is no excuse for missusing a sword.
The Iaidoka withdrew his iaito during a Kata.
Iaito by Foloko August 4, 2007
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Weevil hunting with Ianto 

engaging in gay sex

Origin - Jack Harkness tells Gwen Cooper in the TV show TORCHWOOD, "Gotta go, Weevil hunting with Ianto." This refers to Ianto Jones, who is Jack's lover.
Yeah, those guys TOTALLY just went Weevil hunting with Ianto.
I Always Love That One - Coined by KFAN sports radio and abbreviated by the common man Dan Cole. Used to show approval of a joke or "cheap shot".
I think Joe Mauer is sitting in the Yankee owner's box imagining what his future is going to look like. IALTO
IALTO by GhostFace Guy October 21, 2009

iatodwatdnagtgruots 

I am the one don't weigh a ton don't need a gun to get respect up on the street.
iatodwatdnagtgruots.
iatodwatdnagtgruots by DaHuo January 17, 2019
Slang for idiots, when someone makes a stupid mistake you just want to laugh at in a good natured way.
These iditos used inches instead of centimeters and crashed a multi-million dollar satellite.

No lack of iditos in the world.
iditos by frieky October 12, 2011
Iaido is the art of reacting to a surprise attack by counter attacking with a sword. An in-depth reading of the Japanese characters for iaido is: I = being, AI = harmony, DO = way. "The way of harmonizing oneself in action." The Iaidoka (a practitioner of iaido) wields a sword: not to control the opponent, but to control himself. Iaido is mostly performed solo as a series of Waza. The Iaidoka executes various techniques against single or multiple imaginary opponents. Each Waza begins and ends with the sword sheathed. In addition to sword technique, practitioners require imagination and concentration in order to maintain the feeling of a real fight and to keep the Kata fresh. In order to properly perform the waza, Iaidoka also learn posture and movement, grip, and swing. Iaido is never practiced in a free-sparring manner.
Iaidoka practice to prepare for a surprise attack, where an immediate, efficient solution to the problem of aggression is necessary. Therefore, the technique is highly refined. Every unnecessary movement is cut away. Technique is simple and direct. The training method is aimed towards development of the practitioner’s every mental and physical resources. Iaido is an authentic martial art that proved its martial values in a time of constant battle and warfare, that was preserved and passed on directly from teacher to student over generations in an unbroken lineage for 450 years. Iaidoka developed the mind towards an ultimately peaceful, harmonious, and active state ready to react and deal with any life situation.
Iaido by Dancing with Fire May 13, 2011
Abbreviation for Ignoring All The Orders, a rebellious theme that can also be used as a positive reinforcement verb and/or adjective in a certain situation/event.
Guy One: Yo bro, I brought this girl over last night for some " Netflix and pizza".
Guy Two: Aye, that's IATO fam

EXAMPLE TWO

Guy One: Yo that girl over there is so IATO

Guy Two: Bro that's the nicest ass I've seen all year, I'd definitely give her a go
IATO by beauty mclover January 7, 2015
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