Armlock

/ˈɑːrmlɑːk/ noun

A wrestling or martial arts hold in which one fighter controls an opponent's arm by bending or locking it.

Compound noun from 'arm' and 'lock', describing a grappling technique that physically restricts arm movement. Used in combat sports since at least the 19th century.

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