strong armlock
- noun
- The judo champion used a strong armlock to pin her opponent to the mat.
Examples
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The police officer maintained a strong armlock while escorting the suspect.
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A strong armlock can be very effective in wrestling.
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He surprised everyone with his strong armlock during the match.
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He put his opponent in a strong armlock.
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The judo champion used a strong armlock to pin her opponent to the mat during the final match.
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The police officer maintained a strong armlock while escorting the suspect to the patrol car.
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He surprised everyone with his strong armlock during the intense wrestling competition.
Synonyms
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8.1
A wrestling hold that twists an opponent's arm behind their back to cause pain
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8.5
To put a hold on an opponent's arm that locks and bends it at the elbow
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4.9
To hold an opponent's arm so they cannot move it
How Firm
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is a straightforward adjective + noun composition: 'strong' (forceful, firm) modifies 'armlock' (a hold on an opponent's arm), so the meaning 'a firm/forceful arm-hold used to restrain' is directly derivable from the parts. This compositional pattern is common and predictable, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would readily understand it.
Etymology
Strong armlock shows a clear picture: a tight, powerful hold where a person's arm is trapped like in a lock. So, it means 'a firm, forceful grip used to stop someone moving or pin them in a match'.