houdgreep

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈɦɑu̯t.xreːp/

noun
Definitions
  • (martial arts) grappling hold
  • (figurative) deadlock

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish houden (hold, keep, retain) + Dutch, Flemish greep (grasp, seizure, hold, handle, clutches, grip, grab, grabbing).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

greep

Gloss

grasp, seizure, hold, handle, clutches, grip, grab, grabbing

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Possession

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Action/Process

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