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Answer for the clue "Wrestling move ", 8 letters:
headlock

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Word definitions for headlock in dictionaries

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. a wrestling hold in which the opponent's head is locked between the crook of your elbow and the side of your body

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
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.

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Word definitions in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
noun EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS ▪ Highlights here was jan Molby giving Speed a headlock and rub of the new haircut, and Wallace being substituted.

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. A wrestling move where the attacker puts their arm tightly round their opponent's head, which the opponent can't easily escape from.

Usage examples of headlock.

Over the weeks, we were taught how to judo-throw would-be attackers, fend off knife attacks, escape from headlocks and armlocks, and disarm a gunman.

As if he had been a mere featherweight, the box man felt himself tossed into the air, slammed down with a headlock, lifted and whirled in what is commonly known as an airplane spin, a very dangerous predicament in which to be, crashed to the floor.

McNab leaped, diving in to catch Bissel in a headlock, and, using his fist instead of his weapon, rammed three short, hard punches to the face.

Without the least forethought or inkling of intent, acting out of reflex or muscle memory, or perhaps goaded by the sour smell of March's sweat, Chemayev slipped his right forearm under March's throat, applying a headlock.