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choke hold, chokehold
a restraining hold; someone loops the arm around the neck of another person in a tight grip, usually from behind
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embrace, embracement, embracing
the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
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wrestling hold
a hold used in the sport of wrestling
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cuddle, nestle, snuggle
a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace
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clinch, hug, squeeze
a tight or amorous embrace
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bear hug
a wrestling hold with arms locked tightly around the opponent
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nelson
any of several wrestling holds in which an arm is passed under the opponent's arm from behind and the hand exerts pressure on the back of the neck
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Japanese stranglehold
a wrestling hold in which the opponent's arms are crossed in front of his own neck to exert pressure on his windpipe
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lock
any wrestling hold in which some part of the opponent's body is twisted or pressured
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scissor grip, scissor hold, scissors, scissors grip, scissors hold
a wrestling hold in which you wrap your legs around the opponents body or head and put your feet together and squeeze
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stranglehold
a wrestling hold in which the arms are pressed against the opponent's windpipe
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toehold
a wrestling hold in which the toe is held and the leg is twisted against the joints
