Headlock Definition & Meaning

headlock
noun
  1. a wrestling hold in which the opponent's head is locked between the crook of your elbow and the side of your body

"Headlock" in song lyrics

See how headlock is used in real songs:

  • "It's like a pad lock, when you in the headlock"
    Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) f/ Equipto — Jungle
  • "Don't make me jump over, put Zeus in a headlock"
    Dark Lotus — Kaboom!
  • "Dread lock with the headlock"
    Diamond f/ John Doe — When it Pours it Rains (Extended Version)

Usage tips for "headlock"

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