leglock

English

/ˈlɛɡˌlɒk/

noun
Definitions
  • A joint lock directed at the ankle, knee or hip joint.

Etymology

Compound from English leg (verb, noun, single game match played in a tournament) + 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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