armlock

English

noun
Definitions
  • A wrestling move in which the opponent's arm is held immobile
  • Any of several distinct attacks against an opponent’s arm in martial arts
  • (figuratively) Power to control or heavily influence something or someone.

Etymology

Compound from English arm (poor, the upper limb of the body, equip with a weapon) + English lock (tuf of hair, tuft length of hair, curl, tuft of hair).

Origin

English

lock

Gloss

tuf of hair, tuft length of hair, curl, tuft of hair

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