strypgrepp — meaning in English
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English meaning
- chokehold noun A grappling hold around a person's neck, especially one in which the neck is grasped tightly from behind with an arm, cutting off the flow of blood to the brain and restricting breathing.
- stranglehold noun A grip or level of control so tight that it chokes off any freedom of movement or action.
Senses
strypgrepp is used for these senses in English:
- chokehold (martial arts, wrestling) A grappling hold around a person's neck, especially one in which the neck is grasped tightly from behind with an arm, cutting off the flow of blood to the brain and restricting breathing.
- stranglehold A grip or control so strong as to stifle or cut off.
chokehold — full definition
- noun A grappling hold around a person's neck, especially one in which the neck is grasped tightly from behind with an arm, cutting off the flow of blood to the brain and restricting breathing.
- noun A powerful and restrictive control or influence over something.