English Explanatory Dictionary

chokehold

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A grappling hold around a person's neck, especially one in which the neck is grasped tightly from behind with an arm, cutting off the flow of blood to the brain and restricting breathing.
  2. A powerful and restrictive control or influence over something.
verb
  1. To put a hold around the neck of (someone), especially one in which the neck is grasped tightly from behind with an arm.
  2. To exert tight, restrictive, control over someone or something.

Pronunciation

/ˈt͡ʃəʊkhəʊld/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-chokehold.wav /ˈt͡ʃoʊkˌ(h)oʊld/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-chokehold.wav

Word forms

chokehold chokeholds choke-hold choke hold chokeholding chokeheld

Etymology

The noun is derived from choke (verb) + hold (noun). The verb is derived from the noun.

Synonyms

neckhold stranglehold throttlehold
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