chokehold (n)
choke hold (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 04
def a restraining hold
def someone loops the arm around the neck of another person in a tight grip, usually from behind
examples he grabbed the woman in a chokehold, demanded her cash and jewelry, and then fled
Outgoing links
Hypernym clasp, clench, clutch, clutches, grasp, grip, hold
Incoming links
Hyponym clasp, clench, clutch, clutches, grasp, grip, hold

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