UKE - Block, or, defend(er). Also, receiver (of energy, or ki)

GEDAN UKE - Low block

SOTO UKE - Inside-to-outside block, chudan level

JODAN UKE - High block

SHUTO UKE - Knife-edge of the hand block

TETSUI UKE - Hammer-fist block

UCHI UKE - Outside-to-inside front forearm block

UDE UKE - Outside-to-inside back forearm block

MOROTO UKE - Double forearm block - arms crossed

JUJI UKE - 'x' block, arms crossed at the wrists

EMPI UKE - Elbow block

KAKAE UKE - Circular, pulling block, emphasizing the shote, or heel of the hand