chokehold

See also: choke hold

English

Alternative forms

choke-hold

Etymology

choke +‎ hold

Noun

chokehold (plural chokeholds)

(martial arts, wrestling) A grappling hold around the neck that cuts off the flow of air to the brain
He put his opponent in a chokehold.
(by extension) A strong and powerful grasp on something
Your country has a chokehold on our economy.

Related terms

neckhold
stranglehold

Translations

grappling hold around the neck

Faroese: kvørkratak n
German: Würgegriff m

Spanish: mataleón m, llave mataleón f, llave de cuello f

strong and powerful grasp on something

Faroese: kvørkratak n

German: Würgegriff m

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