chokehold

choke·hold

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [chohk-hohld]
- /ˈtʃoʊkˌhoʊld/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [chohk-hohld]
- /ˈtʃoʊkˌhoʊld/

Definitions of chokehold word

noun chokehold the act of holding a person's neck across the windpipe, esp from behind using one arm 3
noun chokehold complete power or control 3
noun chokehold a technique for restraining or subduing a person by locking one's arms around the person's neck 3
noun chokehold firm or absolute control over some activity, process, etc. 3
noun chokehold a restraining hold in which one person encircles the neck of another in a viselike grip with the arm, usually approaching from behind: The suspect was put in a chokehold and was gasping for breath. 1
noun chokehold a stifling grip; stranglehold: a company that once had a chokehold over the PC market. 1

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Parts of speech for Chokehold

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chokehold popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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