Hammerlocks

/ˈhæmərˌlɒks/ noun

Definition

Plural of hammerlock; multiple wrestling holds where the arm is locked behind the back.

Etymology

Plural of hammerlock, maintaining the wrestling terminology for multiple instances of this grappling technique.

Kelly Says

Professional wrestling matches feature dozens of signature moves, but the hammerlock persists because it's simple, effective, and visually dramatic—audiences love seeing a wrestler escape from this painful hold.

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