Meaning of the word headlock in English
What does headlock mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
headlock
US /ˈhed.lɑːk/
UK /ˈhed.lɒk/
Noun
1.
a wrestling hold in which a person's head is held tightly under another's arm
Example:
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He put his opponent in a tight headlock.
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The children were playing, and one had the other in a playful headlock.
2.
a situation in which someone or something is prevented from making progress or acting freely
Example:
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The company was caught in a financial headlock.
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The new regulations put the industry in a regulatory headlock.