chinlock

English

noun
Definitions
  • (wrestling) A position in which one wrestler grabs the other's chin, particularly with the attacker's knees on the opponent's upper back.

Etymology

Affix from English chin + English lock (tuf of hair, tuft length of hair, curl, tuft of hair).

Origin

English

lock

Gloss

tuf of hair, tuft length of hair, curl, tuft of hair

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