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heel hook

n. 1 (context combat sports English) A joint lock where the attacker isolates an opponent's leg between his or her own legs, and then twists the opponent's ankle with the aim of causing pain or injury to the opponent's ankle or knee. 2 (cx climbing English) An action using the heel to balance on a wall or rock.

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Heel hook

Heel hook may refer to:

  • Heel hook, in grappling
  • A climbing technique

Usage examples of "heel hook".

She followed through with a heel hook that dropped the Jenet to the floor.