noun
headlock
Headlock (noun) means a wrestling hold in which one person clamps an arm tightly around another's head so they can't easily break free. Example: “He caught his opponent in a headlock and refused to let go.”
noun
1
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."
verb
1
To restrain someone by putting them in this hold.
"The bouncer headlocked the troublemaker and walked him outside."
How to use headlock
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA wrestling grip that traps someone's head under your arm.
Common pairings
put someone in a headlock
break free from a headlock
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Word forms
- Plural
- headlocks
- Third person singular
- headlocks
- Past tense
- headlocked
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Etymology
A compound of head and lock, describing a hold that "locks" the head in place.
Rhymes for headlock
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What does “headlock” mean?
The word “headlock” means a wrestling hold in which one person clamps an arm tightly around another's head so they can't easily break free. In plain terms, a wrestling grip that traps someone's head under your arm.
How do you use “headlock” in a sentence?
Here is “headlock” used in a sentence: “He caught his opponent in a headlock and refused to let go.”
What part of speech is “headlock”?
Depending on how it is used, “headlock” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “headlock” have?
“Headlock” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a wrestling hold in which one person clamps an arm tightly around another's head so they can't easily break free.
