English Explanatory Dictionary

armlock

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A wrestling move in which the opponent's arm is held immobile.
  2. Any of several distinct attacks against an opponent’s arm in martial arts.
  3. A fighting hold in which the arm is used to immobilise an opponent.
  4. Power to control or heavily influence something or someone.
verb
  1. To hold in an armlock.

Word forms

armlock armlocks armlocking armlocked

Etymology

From arm + lock.

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