Word Explorer

Headlock

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Headlock"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
headscissorsnoun	(professional wrestling) A hold in which a wrestler wraps his or her legs around either side of the opponent's head, crossing them under the opponent's chin, and squeezing.
deathlocknoun	(sports) A certain wrestling move that traps the opponent's leg.
wristlocknoun	(combat sport) A wrestling hold in which the opponent is immobilized by having their wrist tightly held.
brainbusternoun	(wrestling) A move in which the wrestler drops the opponent on the head to the mat.
underhooknoun	(wrestling, martial arts) A clinch hold performed by putting an arm under the opponent's arm, and holding the opponent's midsection or upper body.
faceplantnoun	(informal) The act of landing face first, as a result of an accident or error.
camel clutchnoun	A wrestling move in which the wrestler applies a chinlock and pulls back on the opponent's upper body while sitting on his/her back.
holdnoun	A grasp or grip.
hair matchnoun	A wrestling match in which the loser undergoes the forfeit of having the head shaved bald.
close	Having little difference or distance in place, position, or abstractly; see also close to.
figure fournoun	(combat sports) A grappling position where a fighter grabs an opponent's limb and then holds on to his or her own wrist with the other hand. Used in various joint locks.
arm wrestlingnoun	A strength sport with two participants, in which each participant grips the other's hand and tries to pin the other's arm onto a surface.
crossbodynoun	(wrestling) a move in which a wrestler jumps onto his opponent and lands horizontally across the opponent's torso, forcing them to the mat.
piledrivernoun	(professional wrestling) A move in which the wrestler applies a front waist lock, then drives the opponent's head into the mat by falling to his knees or backside.
toeholdnoun	(by extension) Any small advantage which allows one to make significant progress; a slight footing or foothold.
pinholdnoun	(wrestling, professional wrestling) A hold in which the opponent is pinned to the mat.
backheelnoun	(soccer) A kick played by the heel which typically travels in the opposite direction from which the player is facing.
sitoutnoun	A protest action in which protesters refuse to go to work or school, or in which they show up but do not work.
pinfallnoun	(bowling) The number of pins toppled by a bowler or bowling team during a game, tournament, career, or some other measured period.
head gamenoun	Skill at fellatio.