hammerlock meaning

UK US /ˈhæmɚlɑk/ 3 syllables

hammerlock (noun): a wrestling hold in which the opponent's arm is twisted up behind his back.

Definition of hammerlock

  1. a wrestling hold in which the opponent's arm is twisted up behind his back

    Type of: lock

How to pronounce hammerlock

hammerlock is pronounced /ˈhæmɚlɑk/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 23 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with HA · words ending in CK · 10-letter words

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