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headlock in German

headlock in German is Schwitzkasten, Unterarmwürgegriff — headlock means a wrestling hold in which one person clamps an arm tightly around another's head so they can't easily break free.

headlock in German

Schwitzkasten
noun
A wrestling move where the attacker puts their arm tightly round their opponent's head, which the opponent can't easily escape from.
Unterarmwürgegriff
noun
A wrestling move where the attacker puts their arm tightly round their opponent's head, which the opponent can't easily escape from.

What does "headlock" mean?

  1. noun A wrestling hold in which one person clamps an arm tightly around another's head so they can't easily break free.
    "He caught his opponent in a headlock and refused to let go."
  2. verb To restrain someone by putting them in this hold.
    "The bouncer headlocked the troublemaker and walked him outside."
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headlock in a sentence

  • He caught his opponent in a headlock and refused to let go.
  • The bouncer headlocked the troublemaker and walked him outside.

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What is "headlock" in German?

"headlock" in German is Schwitzkasten, Unterarmwürgegriff. headlock means: A wrestling hold in which one person clamps an arm tightly around another's head so they can't easily break free.

How do you use "headlock" in a sentence?

Example: "He caught his opponent in a headlock and refused to let go." In German, "headlock" is Schwitzkasten, Unterarmwürgegriff.

Are there other ways to say "headlock" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "headlock": Schwitzkasten, Unterarmwürgegriff.

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