Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A restraining move in which one person seizes another around the neck in a tight grip, typically from behind.
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- noun martial arts, wrestling A grappling
hold around the neck that cuts off the flow of air to the brain - noun by extension A strong and powerful grasp on something
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun complete power over a person or situation
- noun a restraining hold; someone loops the arm around the neck of another person in a tight grip, usually from behind
Etymologies
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Examples
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Prosser, 68, then grabbed her by the neck in what she called a "chokehold," but she told detectives she didn't remember Prosser squeezing or applying any pressure.
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Prosser, 68, then grabbed her by the neck in what she called a "chokehold," but she told detectives she didn't remember Prosser squeezing or applying any pressure.
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Brian Williams, women's self-defense instructor, demonstrates how to break a chokehold to Erin Clair, a sophomore and double major in pre-med physiology and anthropology.
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Stewart showed them how to slip a grip and how to break a chokehold, and that their canes might be their best bet for help.
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Spot, are you concerned at all about the 110 "chokehold" expansion project about to commence?
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Japanese outfield hopeful So Taguchi could learn to say "chokehold" in English,
USATODAY.com - Kile tragedy has somber effect on fun-loving team 2002
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Eshoo, who is a co-sponsor of network neutrality legislation, also warned the deal could result in a "chokehold" over the transfer of information over the Internet.
C - Advertising News 2010
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Eshoo, who is a co-sponsor of network neutrality legislation, also warned the deal could result in a "chokehold" over the transfer of information over the Internet.
C - Advertising News 2010
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Eshoo, who is a co-sponsor of network neutrality legislation, also warned the deal could result in a "chokehold" over the transfer of information over the Internet.
C - Advertising News 2010
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Eshoo, who is a co-sponsor of network neutrality legislation, also warned the deal could result in a "chokehold" over the transfer of information over the Internet.
C - Advertising News 2010
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