armbar

English

noun
Definitions
  • (combat sports) A joint lock where the elbow is hyperextended in order to cause pain or injury.

Etymology

Compound from English arm (poor, the upper limb of the body, equip with a weapon) + English bar (drinking establishment).

Origin

English

bar

Gloss

drinking establishment

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