wristlock

English

noun
Definitions
  • (combat sport) A wrestling hold in which the opponent is immobilized by having their wrist tightly held.

Etymology

Compound from English wrist + 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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