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hammerlock

/ˈhæm.ə.lɒk/

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noun

C1formalcommonsport/ˈhæm.ə.lɒk/

A wrestling hold in which the opponent's arm is twisted up behind their back.

  • 🇷🇺Борцовский захват, при котором рука соперника выкручивается за спину.
  1. Wrestling hold C1 formal sport

    A wrestling hold in which the opponent's arm is twisted up behind their back, often used to immobilize or control them.

    • The wrestler applied a hammerlock to his opponent, forcing him to submit.
    • He was caught in a painful hammerlock and couldn't escape.
    • The coach taught the team how to properly execute a hammerlock.

    🇷🇺Замок руки

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