HEADLOCK | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word HEADLOCK in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of HEADLOCK with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Headlock

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈhɛdlɒk
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a method of restraining someone by holding an arm firmly around their head, especially as a hold in wrestling

Short Definition:

method of restraining someone by holding arm firmly around their head

Examples:
  • he had him in a headlock

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