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Hammerlock Definition & Meaning

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

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What does hammerlock mean?
a wrestling hold in which the opponent's arm is twisted up behind his back
What part of speech is hammerlock?
Hammerlock is a noun.

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