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noun
A wrestling move in which the opponent's arm is held immobile.
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noun
Any of several distinct attacks against an opponent’s arm in martial arts.
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noun
A fighting hold in which the arm is used to immobilise an opponent.
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noun
Power to control or heavily influence something or someone.
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Usage: broadly, figuratively
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verb
To hold in an armlock.
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Usage: transitive
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History
From arm + lock.
Across languages
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