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hammerlock

n. A hold, in wrestling, in which an opponent's arm is twisted up behind his back; an armlock

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hammerlock

n. a wrestling hold in which the opponent's arm is twisted up behind his back

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Hammerlock (disambiguation)

Hammerlock is a form of the armlock in wrestling and martial arts. It may also refer to one of the following:

  • NWA UK Hammerlock, a British professional wrestling promotion
  • Hammerlock (dance), a type of dance handhold
  • Hammerlock (film), a 2000 comedy film
  • Hammerlock (band), a rock band

Usage examples of "hammerlock".

Suddenly my arm was up behind my back in a hammerlock and he was breathing old-man breath over my shoulder.

As the final two patrolmen came between the two maple trees, Gris and Bleu leaped out, hammerlocked both men with their left arms, and each plunged a small needle into his man's neck.