armlock
About 0.01 uses per million words.
Meaning
- noun A wrestling move in which the opponent's arm is held immobile.
- noun Any of several distinct attacks against an opponent’s arm in martial arts.
- noun A fighting hold in which the arm is used to immobilise an opponent.
- noun Power to control or heavily influence something or someone.
- verb To hold in an armlock.
Similar words
necklock hammerlock handlock nelson leglock armbinder armbrace manacle lock-on taglock
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Word family
armlocks
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