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/hed"lok'/, n. Wrestling.a hold in which a wrestler locks an arm around the opponent's head.[1900-05; HEAD + LOCK1]
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headlock — head lock (Sport), n. A wrestling hold in which the opponent s head is locked between the crook of your elbow and the side of your body. [WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
headlock — ► NOUN ▪ a method of restraining someone by holding an arm firmly around their head … English terms dictionary
headlock — [hed′läk΄] n. Wrestling a hold in which one contestant s head is locked between the arm and the body of the other … English World dictionary
headlock — n. wrestling hold to put a headlock on smb. * * * [ hedlɒk] [ wrestling hold ] to put a headlock on smb … Combinatory dictionary
headlock — UK [ˈhedˌlɒk] / US [ˈhedˌlɑk] noun [countable] Word forms headlock : singular headlock plural headlocks a position in which someone holds their arm around another person s neck so that they cannot move … English dictionary
headlock — head|lock [ˈhedlɔk US la:k] n a way of holding someone around their neck so that they cannot move ▪ His opponent had him in a headlock … Dictionary of contemporary English
Headlock (song) — Infobox Single Name = Headlock Artist = Imogen Heap from Album = Speak for Yourself B side = Mic Check Released = October 2, 2006 Format = CD Vinyl single Recorded = 2005 Genre = Electronica/Alternative/Pop/Rock Length = 3:36 (album version) 3:13 … Wikipedia
headlock — noun Date: 1905 a hold in which a wrestler encircles an opponent s head with one arm … New Collegiate Dictionary
headlock — noun A wrestling move where the attacker puts their arm tightly round their opponents head, which the opponent cant easily escape from … Wiktionary
headlock — head|lock [ hed,lak ] noun count a position in which someone holds their arm around another person s neck so they cannot move … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
