noun
- wrestling holds in which one person’s arm is placed around another person’s head and neck to restrain them
Usage: plural of headlock; wrestling terminology
Examples
- The wrestler applied several different headlocks during the match.
- The coach taught the students how to escape from headlocks safely.
- Professional wrestlers often use headlocks as signature moves.
- The referee warned against using illegal headlocks.
- She practiced breaking free from headlocks in self-defense class.
- The match featured multiple headlocks and takedowns.