noun

chokehold

Chokehold (noun) means 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 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.

A powerful and restrictive control or influence over something.

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Etymology

The noun is derived from choke (verb) + hold (noun). The verb is derived from the noun.

Rhymes for chokehold

behold freehold household stranglehold

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of chokehold?

"chokehold" (noun) means 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.

What are the different meanings of chokehold?

"chokehold" has 2 main meanings: 1. 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; 2. A powerful and restrictive control or influence over something.