headlock

About 0.04 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A wrestling move where the attacker puts their arm tightly round their opponent's head, from which the opponent cannot easily escape.
2. verb To restrain in a headlock.

Similar words

headscissors deathlock wristlock brainbuster underhook faceplant camel clutch hold hair match close

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