hammerlock

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Synonyms: hammer lock, hammerlocks

Antonyms: hammer lock, hammerlocks

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Noun

1. A [[hold#Noun|hold]], in [[wrestling]], in which an opponent's [[arm]] is twisted up behind their back. {{defdate|From late 19^th century.}}

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